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Answering my own Q:

"How do I calculate the estate value that the fee will be charged upon?

"The fee is calculated from the net value of the estate after deducting liabilities or debts from the total of assets and gifts – you can do this using the appropriate Inheritance Tax form.

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But, I assume probate lawyers will confirm, this is all work that takes place after grant of probate does it not? So, I assume it's a back-of-an-envelope calculation based on your understanding of the estate's value. But then what happens when at the end of the administration, you discover that the wrong fee has been paid?

That question is not answered.