Wills, Probate & Trusts Fees
Wills, Probate & Trust Fees
We understand that the law around Wills and Probate can be complicated so we will go through the whole process and explain each stage, listening to your needs and wishes every step of the way.

“We’re upfront about costs – so there’s no hidden surprises”
Jayne Smith
Head of Wills & Probate
Our fees made clear
We understand that the law around Wills and Probate can be complicated so we will go through the whole process and explain each stage, listening to your needs and wishes every step of the way.
We are upfront about costs and will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your estate.
We work with a number of organisations to reduce or waive the cost of a will, usually in return for a donation to charity. We offer free advice through several legal clinics – visit our Wills and charity schemes page to find out more.
How is Rotheras different?
- All of our solicitors are qualified to a high level, with many accredited by STEP (The Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners) and SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly)
- We are transparent about our fees, with no hidden costs
- We provide a consultative approach, using our knowledge to ensure you leave as much as possible to loved ones by minimising the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate
- Our solicitors have a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of work from simple wills to complex arrangements
- We provide free Will registration with Certainty, the National Wills Register
- We are associated with several charity/discounted wills schemes
- We run legal clinics across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, providing free advice
- Our offices are conveniently situated, with four branch locations across Nottingham
- We can offer home and hospital visits for the disabled and those unable to attend our offices through illness or frailty
Time is charged at hourly rates to reflect overhead costs and is reviewed annually.
The current hourly rates are:
- Partners – £312.00 (incl. VAT)
- Senior Associates and Associates with 15 years or more experience – £288.00 (incl. VAT)
- Associate Solicitors – £264.00 (incl. VAT)
- Solicitors and Legal Executives – £240.00 (incl. VAT)
- Trainee solicitors – £174.00 (incl. VAT)
- Wills and Probate Senior Paralegal – £180.00 (incl. VAT)
- Wills and Probate Paralegal – £168.00 (incl. VAT)
Send us a message

Christina Yardley
c.yardley@rotheras.co.uk
Christina‘s expertise covers a full range of private client services including Wills, Probate, Trusts, Care Fees Planning, Power of Attorney, Court of Protection, Tax Planning and Conveyancing.

Jeremy Allen
j.allen@rotheras.co.uk
Jeremy Allen is a Wills, Probate and Trusts specialist at Nottingham based law firm Rotheras Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market offices in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.

Karen Hayward
k.hayward@rotheras.co.uk
Karen Hayward is a partner and Chartered Legal Executive at Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras Solicitors, with over 20 years’ experience in Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications. Karen is based at our Beeston office.

Jayne Smith
j.smith@rotheras.co.uk
Jayne Smith leads the Wills and Probate department at Nottingham based Rotheras Solicitors and is currently based in our Beeston office.

Ann Farnill
a.farnill@rotheras.co.uk
Ann Farnill is a Senior Associate in Rotheras’ Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.

Nelissa Hicks
n.hicks@rotheras.co.uk
Nelissa has over 17 years’ experience as a Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts solicitor and is based at our Mapperley office. An experienced Senior Associate with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. Skilled in Inheritance Tax Planning and the Administration of Trusts and Estates.

Melissa Merry
m.merry@rotheras.co.uk
Melissa Merry is a Consultant in our Wills and Probate department, with over 30 years of exeperience in private client work. Melissa is based at our Nottingham City Centre offices.

Kirsten Wood
k.wood@rotheras.co.uk
Kirsten Wood is a Senior Associate with over 18 years’ experience based in Rotheras’ Wills and Probate department and specialises in will drafting, tax, trusts, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.

James Briggs
j.briggs@rotheras.co.uk
James Briggs is an associate and private client solicitor at Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras Solicitors.

Eleanor Robinson
e.robinson@rotheras.co.uk
Eleanor Robinson is a Wills, Probate and Trusts specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras Solicitors and is based at our West Bridgford office.

Sarah Soo
s.soo@rotheras.co.uk
Sarah Soo is a Wills and Probate specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rotheras Solicitors and has specialised in private client work since she began her career. Sarah is currently based in our Beeston office.

Aleksandra Cebula
a.cebula@rotheras.co.uk
Aleksandra Cebula is a Solicitor in Rotheras’ Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.

Alison Richardson
a.richardson@rotheras.co.uk
Alison Richardson is a member of the wills, trust & probate team based at our Mapperley office.

Meili Langford
m.langford@rotheras.co.uk
Meili Langford is a Trainee Solicitor in Rotheras’ Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Beeston office.

Millie Moreton
m.moreton@rotheras.co.uk
Millie Moreton is a Trainee Solicitor in Rotheras’ Wills and Probate department and is based at our Mapperley office.

Sarah Singh
s.singh@rotheras.co.uk
Sarah Singh is a trainee solicitor within Rotheras Wills, Probate & Trusts department and is based at the firm’s Mapperley office.

Anna Guy
a.guy@rotheras.co.uk
Anna Guy has over 10 years’ experience of working in law firms, and 7 years’ experience of dealing with Wills and Probate matters.

Sharon Fleckney
s.fleckney@rotheras.co.uk
Sharon Fleckney is a Paralegal in Rotheras Wills and Probate department and is based at the firm’s Lace Market Office.

Brett James
b.james@rotheras.co.uk
Brett James is a Wills and Probate Paralegal at Rotheras Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market office.

Michelle Kingston
m.kingston@rotheras.co.uk
Michelle Kingston is a Paralegal in Rotheras Wills and Probate department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Janet Prentice
j.prentice@rotheras.co.uk
Janet Prentice is a Paralegal in Rotheras’ Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.

Sue Radford
s.radford@rotheras.co.uk
Sue Radford is a Paralegal in Rotheras Wills and Probate department and is based at the firm’s Beeston Office.

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