Amanda qualified as a Solicitor in 2001 and joined Kirbys in 2013, becoming head of Private Client in 2017 and a director in 2018. Amanda specialises in trusts and estate planning for individuals, families and owner managed businesses. Amanda is also a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.
Hourly rate £275.00 + VAT (20%)
Andrew joined Kirbys as a consultant in January 2020. Andrew has more than 20 years’ experience in capital tax planning, specifically inheritance tax and capital gains tax, and in the administration of estates.
Hourly rate £275.00 + VAT (20%)
Qualified as a solicitor in 2011 in Leeds. Catherine specialises in administration of estates, drafting wills, Deputyship applications and the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Hourly rate £275.00 + VAT (20%)
Nicola qualified as a Solicitor in 2003 and joined Kirbys in 2020. Nicola is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), and specialises in wills, probate, estate planning, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection work.
Hourly rate £275.00 + VAT (20%)
Wendy qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and joined Kirbys in 2022 as a senior solicitor having worked previously in senior roles at national and regional law firms. Wendy is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and specialises in Wills, Probate and Court of Protection matters including Deputyship Applications and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Hourly rate £275.00 + VAT (20%)
Georgia joined Kirbys in June 2023 whilst completing her exams for the LPC.
Hourly rate £160.00 + VAT (20%)
Natalie joined Kirbys in September 2023 as she continues to further her knowledge within the Private Client area of law.
Hourly rate £160.00 + VAT (20%)
Hourly rate £120.00 + VAT (20%)
– Support to Amanda Lee and Catherine Jennings.
– Support to Wendy Scarr
If any of our Solicitors are unavailable when you contact us, do please ask to speak to Elaine or Mandy who will be pleased to help.
Our fees include one copy of any documents signed here for your own future records. Where additional copies are required, our fees are set out below: –
| Item | Cost | VAT Amount (20%) | Total |
| Certified Power of Attorney, Will or any other document | £35.00 + VAT | £7.00 | £42.00 |
| Additional copy documents (per copy) | £15.00 + VAT | £3.00 | £18.00 |
| Archive fee for storage of documents | £35.00 + VAT | £7.00 | £42.00 |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
| Item | Cost | VAT Amount (20%) | Total |
| Probate application fee to the court | £273.00 (No VAT) | N/A | £273.00 |
| Post in a Local Newspaper – The exact fee is dependent upon the size of the advertisement placed. This also helps to protect against unexpected claims | £250.00-£350.00 + VAT | £50.00-£70.00 | £300.00-£420.00 |
| Archive fee for storage of documents | £35.00 + VAT | £7.00 | £42.00 |
| Telegraphic Transfer Fee (CHAPS) | £35.00 + VAT | £7.00 | £42.00 |
| Telegraphic Transfer Fee (BACS) | £15.00 + VAT | £3.00 | £18.00 |
| Fee on swearing of the oath (per Executor) | £7.00 (No VAT) | N/A | £7.00 |
| Bankruptcy – only Land Charges Department searches (per name) | £2.00 + VAT | £0.40 | £2.40 |
| Post in The London Gazette – Protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors | £77.00 + VAT | £15.40 | £92.40* |
His work involves handling complex leases, advising through detailed negotiations, and supporting clients to find the right solution for their circumstances.
Hourly rate £235.00 + VAT (20%)
Having qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 and with extensive experience working throughout Yorkshire, Nathan offers first-class local expertise his clients have come to know and trust.
Hourly rate £205.00 + VAT (20%)
Charlotte joined Kirbys in 2022 as an Associate Solicitor having worked previously in senior roles at international and regional law firms in both Leeds and Harrogate.
Hourly rate £225.00 + VAT (20%)
Our fees include one copy of any documents signed here for your own future records. Where additional copies are required, our fees are set out below: –
£35.00 per certified copy plus VAT (20%)
£15.00 per copy plus VAT (20%)
£35.00 plus VAT (20%) for storage of documents
BACS Transfer (3 working days) for a charge of £15.00 + VAT = total £18.00
CHAPS Transfer (same day payment) for a charge of £35.00 + VAT = total £42.00
A fee will be charged for each of these reports. The charge for each search is £10 + VAT = Total £12 per client.
David joined Kirbys in 2013, becoming Head of Dispute Resolution in 2015 and a director in 2018. His work covers dispute resolution and compliance issues, and he specialises in wills and estates disputes, professional negligence issues, contentious probate and commercial law.
Hourly rate £265.00 + VAT (20%)
Alison joined Kirbys in 1999 and became a partner in 2003. Alison’s been a reliable and knowledgeable presence in family law for more than 20 years. She’s adept at tackling adversarial cases in court as well as being one of Harrogate’s few qualified collaborative lawyers facilitating out-of-court settlements.
Hourly rate £245.00 + VAT (20%)
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Our fees include one copy of any documents signed here for your own future records. Where additional copies are required, our fees are set out below: –
£15.00 per copy plus VAT (20%)
£35.00 plus VAT (20%) for storage of documents
