The cost of using a Solicitor is often a worry and it depends on what you need us to do. This is one of the first things which will be sorted out on receiving your instructions.  It is in both your and our interests that we are clear about costs before your case proceeds. Exact figures are not quoted here as charges vary depending on the nature of the task and disbursements. Fees to 3rd parties are outside our control.

You will not be committing yourself to a huge bill just by contacting us. We will be happy to provide a quote or guidance as to likely costs for your specific case before you commit yourself to instructing us.

Conveyancing

Buying a house or flat is a big decision and we are aware that it can cause a lot of stress.  We will be happy to give you a quote based on all the factors which affect your case.  Flats are often cheaper to buy but may present more complex problems than a house so feel free to ask us for a quote. There are certain standard costs which have to be paid in buying land. These are called  disbursements, they include things like National and Local Search Fees, Land Registration Fees, Money Transfer Fees and, depending on the purchase price, Inland Revenue Stamp Duty.

Contact  Gabriella Cuoghi by email on gabieC@wphiow.co.uk for a quote during office hours or call on 01983 566241.

Probate and Wills

Robin Price or his colleagues Jan Smart or Gabriella Cuoghi will be happy to give you a quote for a will. Straightforward wills are currently approximately £100 and £150 for a married couple. They can also help you in regard to costs relating to probate or powers of attorney.

Email Robin Price              robinP@wphiow.co.uk

          Jan Smart                janS@wphiow.co.uk

          Gabriella Cuoghi       gabieC@wphiow.co.uk

 Legal Aid Availablity 

Currently the availability of Legal Aid otherwise known as Public Funding is under review. We no longer deal with Criminal Cases under Legal Aid but we can help you in respect of some civil disputes including Family and Child care matters.

If you seek advice from us one of the first things we will do is check if you are eligible for Legal Aid. You will not run up a bill just for coming to see if you can get Legal Aid. People on income support, Income based Job Seeker Allowance are automatically pass ported through the financial eligibility test.

If you want to do a check yourself then follow the link to the online calculator. http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/civil/guidance/eligibility_calculator.asp

Please bring proof of your income and housing costs with you. Knowing your national Insurance number and the amount of any benefits is important.
The second part of the test is merits based and depends on the facts of your case.

Boundary disputes and most personal Injury cases are not included. In general terms you will not get Legal Aid to pursue a claim which a private paying client would not be willing to fund.

Some conditions may attach to grant of Public Funding. Generally there is a presumption that Mediation should e tried before people resort to court proceedings.

If in doubt let us have some information by email and we may be able to identify if you could apply for Legal Aid by way of Legal Help or a full legal aid certificate.