law firm has vowed to tackle the crippling cost of death. Friends Legal says its new unit, named By Your Side, will lead the way on transparency and provide value for families.
A table of fees will be published so consumers understand costs in advance and can compare them with rival firms’ charges. Among four competitors canvassed for costs for settling simple estates worth £200,000, prices ranged from £3,000 to £4,200.Friends Legal will charge £1,800.Other charges range from £250 to settle a small estate to a fixed fee of £8,500 for an estate worth between £750,000 and £1m.Customers will pay £95 including VAT for a simple will, produced in 5 days.Last year, Scotland’s average funeral costs rose to almost £4,100.
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