What is the average cost of probate in the UK?

The average cost of probate in the UK is between 2.5% and 5% of the estate value. The cost is known as a probate fee and covers the probate and estate administration. If you use a solicitor or a probate specialist, you may pay by the hour. Typically, the average cost of probate is £1,500 to £4,000, but this may depend on the complexity of the estate, the probate solicitors you choose to work with, and so on.