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It is understandable that the cost of legal services will be a concern to clients. We strive to provide all our clients with a clear indication of costs from the start.
Cost effective legal services
We do not offer cheap legal services. We provide a cost effective service and undertake regular benchmarking which provides us with the assurance that our fees are competitive and fair.
We understand that every client is different. We take time at the beginning of our relationship to ascertain how best we can work together. We consider that to be a good investment which will benefit both parties.
The cost of a service may consist of our fees and of any outlays we incur in carrying out the work, such as the dues payable to the Sheriff Court or to the Office of the Public Guardian and the postage charges for sending precious documents by tracked delivery.
We ask for payment in full at the end of a transaction except in executry matters where we will ask for an interim fee and the court dues at the time we lodge an application in the Sheriff Court.
Our fees were adjusted in 2022 and remained the same until August 2024 when we updated them. Below is a short summary of our fees and related outlays.
Notarial Work
| Notarisation services | Fees |
|---|---|
| Standard notarisation | £95 |
| Drafting and notarising Affidavit, Declaration, Certificate or other short documents | £170 |
| Assistance obtaining Apostille from Foreign and Commonwealth Office | £85 |
| Certifying copies of documents as true copies | £45 |
| Initiating verification of degree with Higher Education Degree Datacheck | £50 |
| Foreign Office charge for each Apostille | £45 |
| Higher Education Degree Datacheck charge | £12 plus VAT |
Wills
| Will writing services |
Fees |
|---|---|
| For an individual | £310 |
| For couples | £590 |
Where a more complicated Will is required the fee will be higher and a quotation will be given after an initial consultation.
Advanced Directives / Living Wills
| Will writing services |
Fees |
|---|---|
| For an individual | from £180 depending on complexity |
Powers of Attorney
| Power of Attorney services | Fees |
|---|---|
| Power of Attorney - individual | £310 |
| Power of Attorney - couples | £590 |
Registration dues - Office of the Public Guardian - £87 for each document
Executries
| Executry services | Fees |
|---|---|
| Where the court has to be asked to appoint an executor in cases of intestacy |
fixed fee £290 |
| Where a bond of caution is required |
fixed fee £290 |
For other work a fixed fee may be offered after an initial consultation and if more work than anticipated is required an additional quotation would be given. Where the work is novel or unusual and often in other circumstances it may be more effective to charge at an hourly rate of £290 rather than to offer a fixed fee.
Court dues
The court dues for receiving and examining the inventory of assets vary according to the value of the estate and currently are:
| Court dues |
Fees |
|---|---|
| Assets under £50,000 |
no fee |
| Assets between £50,000 and £250,000 |
£282 |
| Assets exceeding £250,000 |
£565 |
| In addition each certificate of confirmation |
£8 |
| Petition to have an executor dative appointed |
£20 |
Contact us
Quill Legal would be very happy to answer any queries you may have and to assist you with any work which you wish to instruct.
Set up a call with Kay at Quill Legal for a preliminary discussion on 0131 564 1044 or send us an email.
Contact us today
We will be happy to answer your questions.
Meet your Solicitor, Kay Blaikie
Get in touch with me when you need reliable legal advice on any aspect of Executries, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Notarial services.
Latest client reviews
Jamie
17:31 13 Jun 23
Used Quill Legal for notary services for documents being sent overseas. Kay was very helpful and knowledgable about all steps of the notary service. Will definatly be using this service again in the future
Amber
07:19 29 May 23
Kay from Quill Legal patiently and efficiently helped me with an affidavit (a process I had never done before) on a really tight schedule. Thank you Kay for your help and making a stressful situation a lot easier!!
Elaine Watt
15:26 21 May 23
We hired Kay after being put off by the high fees charged by others for an ordinary estate of a home and money in the bank. Kay was excellent at telling me what she needed, what she would do and keeping me informed. The estate was all done at a very reasonable price.
Kristine V
11:36 04 Jan 23
Have been using Kay’s services for a few years now and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Great and fast service! Another plus is that it is convenient and can be done through video conference! Definitely recommend!
Jack Neil
21:07 30 Jun 22
I contacted Quill Legal as i needed a statutory declaration signed for renewing my provisional licence.Kay was very professional and the process was very straight forward. Kay was very good at guiding me through the process, as I was new to the service. They were very kind, friendly and understanding.When I went to drop off my documents to the office, the staff were very helpful and welcoming.I would highly recommend Quill Legal should you require notarial services.
Elvira Papaleo
18:11 03 Dec 21
I contacted Kay for the notarisation of some documents and I would highly recommend her! She has been very helpful, explaining the whole process clearly and offered a very professional and fast service.
Anna Vojáčková
17:59 22 Nov 21
I had a great experience with Kay from Quill Legal. I appreciate how professional she is. Very quick service. Thank you!
Sarah Brockett
17:47 10 Nov 21
Kay Blaikie responded incredibly quickly, explained everything clearly to me and made the whole process very easy. Highly recommend
Daniel Benfield
21:46 30 Jun 21
Kay Blaikie helped me certify some documents for a job application. From the beginning she was very clear about the cost of the operation and was helpful and professional at all times. Very satisfied; I would choose Quill Legal again in a heartbeat.
Harper Hutcheon
19:48 19 Jun 21
I sought a solicitor for document certification and Kay Blaikie was able to help me with this promptly and efficiently. I also appreciated an unexpected discount as I had a few documents all needing certification. Overall, couldn't recommend more highly, and Quill Legal will be my first point of contact if I need similar services in the future.
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