Your Council Tax is based on:Â·. 1  the valuation band of your property. 2  what your local council charges for a valuation band. 3  the people who live in that property and their circumstances.  whether you are eligible for any discounts or exemptions.
Lawyers can charge from Â£100 per hour to Â£250 per hour or more for probate work, depending on the seniority of the person on your case. If a simple estate took 10 hours it would be much cheaper than a more complex will taking 20 hoursâ work â and a solicitor would have to quote depending on your circumstances.ost choose to employ a probate solicitor or other professional. A solicitor may be named in the will as an executor â in which case, they will generally administer the estate and the cost of probate will be charged according to their scale at the time.
1 For misdemeanor representation, you might pay a retainer fee of around $2,500 to $5,000. 2  The retainer for felony representation $5,000 to $15,000 but could easily be two or three times that amount for series crimes. 3  Although most criminal lawyers offer a free initial consultation, some may charge you a $100 to $250 consultation fee. Note that many criminal lawyers charge for expenses such as photocopying, research, travel, the use of a paralegal, and time spent corresponding with you over the phone or by email.