Q.01 · Getting started
Is the first conversation free?
Yes. New clients get a free 30-minute call to explain the issue and hear your options. If you instruct us, we'll confirm costs in writing before any chargeable work starts.
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Chapter 4 · Plans & prices
Great value, no small print.
Everything included is listed — what you see is what you pay.
Plans
Turn the dial to find your fit.
One card, every plan. Turn the dial and watch what's included change, so you only pay for what you need.
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Most popularFamily protection
£795+ VAT, fixed feeMirror wills and LPAs for couples, in one package.
- 45-minute planning meeting
- Single will drafted by a solicitor
- Plain-English summary
- Free secure storage
- Mirror wills for two
- Two property & finance LPAs
- Two health & welfare LPAs
- Guardianship and trust advice
- Free storage and annual reminder
Why Mercer & Hale
The little things that add up.
Hover or tap through what makes Mercer & Hale different, from the first hello to the finished result.
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Fixed fees, agreed upfront
Clear quotes for most private client work, and stage-by-stage budgets for everything else.
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Plain-English advice
We explain your options without jargon so you can make decisions with confidence.
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A named solicitor
One lawyer who knows your matter, supported by a team who can step in when needed.
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Track your case online
A secure client portal for documents, milestones and messages, available around the clock.
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Regulated and accredited
Authorised by the SRA and accredited with the Lexcel quality mark for practice management.
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Q.02 · Getting started
Can I meet you online?
Absolutely. Most meetings take place by video, but you're welcome to visit our York office. Home visits are available for wills and LPAs.
Q.03 · Fees
Do you offer fixed fees?
We offer fixed fees for conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate, uncontested divorce and settlement agreements. For disputes, we agree a budget for each stage so there are no surprises.
Q.04 · Fees
Do you offer legal aid?
We don't hold a legal aid contract, but we can point you to firms that do. We also explain any funding options, such as legal expenses insurance, that might cover your case.
Q.05 · Property
How long will my house purchase take?
Most purchases complete in 8 to 12 weeks. Longer chains, leasehold properties and slow search results can extend this, and we'll warn you early if we see a delay coming.
Q.06 · Wills & estates
Where is my will kept?
We store original wills free of charge in our secure deeds facility and record them on a national will register so your executors can find them.
Q.07 · Disputes
Is there a time limit to bring a claim?
Yes, and some are very short. Employment claims usually need to be started within three months, and most contract claims within six years. Please contact us as soon as possible.
Q.08 · Getting started
Is the information on this website legal advice?
No. Our guides are general information only. Every situation is different, so speak to one of our solicitors before acting on anything you read here.
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