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<p>Fixed sum donations will not be affected by the proposed increase in fees. The
changes will only affect those estates where the deceased has left an entire estate,
or a percentage of their residuary estate to charity. The proposed fees are proportional
to the value of the estate, meaning that no estate will ever pay more than 0.5% of
its value in probate fees.</p><p> </p><p>However, we are aware of the figure cited
by the Institute of Legacy Management and will carefully consider this assessment,
should the Institute of Legacy Management be open to sharing their data with the department.
We are unable to consider the merits of their conclusion otherwise, as the Probate
Service does not collect data regarding charitable donations left in wills.</p>
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