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Our experienced wills and probate solicitors in Sussex provide clear, practical advice on estate planning, probate, and inheritance matters.

Whether you need help making a will, administering an estate, or dealing with a probate dispute, we offer fixed-fee consultations and straightforward guidance tailored to your situation.

How Our Wills & Probate Solicitors Can Help

We provide a full range of private client legal services, including:

Making a Will
Probate and Estate Administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Inheritance Tax Planning
Contentious Probate

Do I Need Probate?

Probate is often required when someone passes away leaving assets in their sole name. Our solicitors can advise whether probate is necessary in your situation and guide you through the process.

The Probate Process Explained

Applying for probate involves several stages, including valuing the estate, submitting an application to the Probate Registry, and administering the estate in accordance with the will or intestacy rules. Our solicitors guide you through each step to ensure the process is handled efficiently and correctly.

How Much Does Probate Cost?

Probate costs can vary depending on the size and complexity of the estate. At Jonathan Lea Network, we offer transparent pricing and a free 30-minute initial consultation to provide you with a clear estimate.

The cost of probate depends on the complexity of the estate, including factors such as the number of assets, beneficiaries, and whether inheritance tax applies.

For straightforward, uncontested estates, we offer fixed-fee services for obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. We also provide a free initial 30-minute consultation to understand your situation and provide a clear cost estimate.

Why Choose Our Wills & Probate Solicitors?

Clear fixed-fee pricing
Experienced private client solicitors
Personal, practical legal advice
Support throughout the entire process

For full details of our probate fees and pricing structure, please click here.

What Can We Help You With?

Wills

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

Estate Administration & Probate

Trusts

Inheritance Tax

Contentious Probate Solicitors

Our Wills & Probate Team

Ben Haulkham

Private Client Consultant

Christopher Lawn

Wills and Probate Solicitor

What Our Clients Say

Excellent service, I have worked with JLN for some time. Always high quality work.

John Stamp

12/03/2025

From the word go Adrian was the voice of reassurance. Emails were answered promptly, phone calls returned, giving me the advice i needed. Adrian I cannot thank you enough. You also managed to make me laugh, which lightens the load. In short, your brilliant!

Maxine Anderson

14/02/2025

I have been working with Adrian, Andrew, and Callum over the last few years for my manufacturing company, and I couldn’t be more impressed with The Jonathan Lea Network. They have consistently provided excellent, practical legal advice tailored to our business needs. Over the years, they’ve successfully handled a range of legal matters for us with professionalism and efficiency. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and expertise have made them an invaluable part of our team. Highly recommend them to any business owner in need of reliable legal support.

Archie O'Brien

03/02/2025

I'm based in Aberdeen, Scotland. I found the Jonathan Lea Network online. I had been using a solicitors firm in Aberdeen for a year and not got anywhere. I took a chance and contacted JLN network in which I found the enquiry to be dealt with promptly, efficiently and professionally. I was able to do what I had requested another firm to do within weeks instead of over a year with no end in sight. I'm extremely grateful to Jonathan and his team (Elliott, Abi and Alice) for their help. I would have no hesitation in recommending The JLN to others. It was a shareholders agreement and share allocation that I needed assistance with, it was dealt with very smoothly and efficient. I wish the JLN every success for the future and will use them again. Dec 2024 - Will always remember this firm for the work they carried out for me, greatly appreciated. Highly recommended.

S JM

11/12/2024

Kent was extremely helpful, and provided great support when I needed it. Would absolutely recommend getting in touch with them!

Tomas

01/11/2024

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