Probate

Probate is an area not traditionally associated with costs consultants but one where Jennings is experiencing rapid growth. We find that clients, when costing their own probate work, frequently underestimate the amount of time they have actually spent on the file. In our experience, we have achieved a higher level of profit than expected by our clients on almost every probate file we have assessed.

As many probate files are very substantial in size and often not ideal to be sent via the DX system, we are able to arrange for them to be collected from your offices at no additional charge.

Our specific services in this area include:

Court of Protection

We receive regular instructions to prepare Bills of Costs for assessment by the Supreme Court Costs Office (SCCO), whether it be in relation to the costs of appointment, annual general management costs or assessment of costs relating to a statutory will application.

We regularly submit bills to the SCCO for assessment and we know what the costs officers are looking for when assessing bills. We will provide advice where appropriate to ensure that you can maximise your costs recovery.

We undertake instructions in relation to both Short Form bills (profit costs not exceeding £3000) and full bills of costs for detailed assessment.

We will also draft objections to provisional assessments as and when required.