Settlement Agreements
If a relationship between employee and employer breaks down, one solution is to enter into a ‘Settlement Agreement’. This is a legally binding agreement that allows the employee to gain an agreed tax free lump sum whilst in return agreeing not to proceed with their case to an Employment Tribunal or Civil Court.
The employer’s solicitor would traditionally draft the Settlement Agreement. This would be in writing and would specify the dispute being settled, and state the conditions to be complied with. The employee must seek legal advice on the Settlement Agreement from a solicitor and usually the cost of this would be paid by the employer.
We put our clients at the heart of everything we do, recognising that no two cases are alike. Our experienced solicitors are dedicated to crafting bespoke solutions, ensuring you receive the focused attention and strong representation you deserve. With a broad range of expertise, we are equipped to manage a variety of legal challenges with precision and care.
Joanne Grant, Senior Partner
| Basic Will (For an Individual) | From £150 (+VAT) |
| Mirror Will (For a couple where content is the same) | From £200 (+VAT) |
| Trust Will (To protect assets for future beneficiaries) | From £400 (+VAT) |
| Changes to a Basic Will | From £75 (+VAT) |
| Changes to a Mirror Will | From £100 (+VAT) |
| Simple Estate | |
| Example Criteria | Grant Only |
| Legal Fees | £750 +VAT and disbursements |
| Additional Fees | |
| Probate Court Fee | £300 |
| Land Registry Searches | From £3 |
| Oath Fee | From £5 |
| Timescale | |
| Grant of Probate | The Probate Registry Guidance is a minimum of 12 weeks from receiving the application |
| Distribution | We would aim to distribute within 12 Months |
| Simple Estate | |
| Example Criteria | A bank account and a property |
| Legal Fees | Starting from £1,000.00 plus VAT and disbursements |
| Additional Fees | |
| Probate Court Fee | £300 |
| Land Registry Searches | From £3 |
| Oath Fee | From £5 |
| Timescale | |
| Grant of Probate | The Probate Registry Guidance is a minimum of 12 weeks from receiving the application |
| Distribution | We would aim to distribute within 12 Months |
| Simple Estate | |
| Example Criteria | Multiple bank accounts, shares, and properties |
| Legal Fees | From £1,500.00 plus and disbursements |
| Additional Fees | |
| Probate Court Fee | £300 |
| Land Registry Searches | From £3 |
| Oath Fee | From £5 |
| Timescale | |
| Grant of Probate | The Probate Registry Guidance is a minimum of 12 weeks from receiving the application |
| Distribution | We would aim to distribute within 12 Months |
| Complex Estate | |
| Example Criteria | Inheritance Tax, Multiple bank accounts or CH named as executor |
| Legal Fees | 1% of the gross value of the estate plus £200.00 per hour plus disbursements. |
| Additional Fees | |
| Probate Court Fee | £300 |
| Land Registry Searches | From £3 |
| Oath Fee | From £5 |
| Timescale | |
| Grant of Probate | The Probate Registry Guidance is a minimum of 12 weeks from receiving the application |
| Distribution | We would aim to distribute within 24 Months |
| An individual for either Health or Finance | £360 +VAT |
| Court registration fee | £82 |
| An individual for both Health and Finance | £500 +VAT |
| Court registration fee | £164 |
| For a couple for either Health or Finance | £600 +VAT |
| Court registration fee | £164 |
| For a couple for both Health and Finance | £1000 +VAT |
| Court registration fee | £328 |
| Family Life Interest Trust | From £850 (+VAT) |
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