Losing a loved one is hard enough. We guide you through probate with clarity and compassion, working with our probate specialist so nothing falls through the cracks.
Proud Partners of the Beneficial Trust & Will Company (BTWC)
Free, no-obligation assessment
Clear, transparent fees
Regulated by the SWW
Support at every stage
Compassionate, Expert Support
Dealing with the estate of a loved one can be overwhelming, especially while you're also managing your own grief. Probate involves a significant amount of paperwork, legal requirements, and communication with banks, HMRC, and other institutions.
We coordinate the entire process on your behalf as your first point of contact, connecting you with our probate specialist for the reserved legal work involved, so you're guided and kept informed at every stage.
What's Covered
Grant of Probate
Applying for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration on your behalf.
HMRC & Inheritance Tax
Preparing and submitting the required Inheritance Tax returns to HMRC.
Asset Collection & Debts
Contacting banks and institutions to collect assets and settle outstanding liabilities.
Estate Distribution
Preparing estate accounts and distributing what remains to the beneficiaries.
Our Probate Services
Probate costs vary significantly depending on the size and complexity of an estate, which is why we don't publish fixed prices, in the same way most reputable probate providers don't either. Instead, every case is properly assessed, and you'll receive a clear, written quote with nothing hidden.
Probate Assistance Service
Support applying for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
You handle collecting and distributing the estate yourself
Best if you're comfortable managing the rest of the process
Full Estate Administration
Grant of Probate, plus full collection, debt settlement, and distribution
Reserved legal activities carried out by our regulated specialist
Best for larger or more complex estates
Fees are quoted individually based on your estate, following your free assessment, and are separate from any Probate Registry fees or other disbursements. Our own coordination fee is fixed and confirmed upfront, detailed below.
Our Coordination Fee
£375
Covers managing your probate case from start to finish as your main point of contact, in addition to our specialist's own fees, which are quoted separately based on your estate.
Traditional solicitor probate fees are often charged as a percentage of the estate or billed hourly, and can run considerably higher than a coordinated, fixed-fee approach.
Typical Solicitor
£2,000–£10,000+
Often billed hourly, £150–£450 per hour depending on seniority
Fees can scale with estate value, less predictable upfront
9–12 months typical for a full service
Swift Legacy
Clear, Fixed Fees
Straightforward coordination fee, agreed upfront, no hourly clock
Specialist probate fees confirmed in writing before you commit
Guided and kept informed at every stage, no jargon
Solicitor fee ranges are indicative, based on typical UK probate pricing for 2026, and will vary by firm and estate complexity.
How It Works
1
Free Initial Assessment
We review the estate with you and explain how the process works, including our £375 coordination fee for managing everything on your behalf, and connect you with our probate specialist for a full quote.
2
Apply for the Grant
Our specialist prepares and submits all necessary paperwork to the Probate Registry.
3
Collect Assets & Pay Debts
Our specialist liaises with banks, HMRC, and other institutions to collect assets and settle liabilities.
4
Distribute the Estate
Once debts and taxes are settled, our specialist distributes the remaining estate to beneficiaries.
A coordination fee of £375 applies for managing your probate case from start to finish, in addition to our specialist's own fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. It involves applying for a Grant of Probate (or Letters of Administration if there was no Will), collecting the deceased's assets, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing the estate to the beneficiaries.
Not always. Smaller estates, or those held entirely in joint names, may not require a formal Grant of Probate. We can assess your situation and confirm what's actually needed at your free assessment.
Timescales vary depending on the size and complexity of the estate, but straightforward cases typically take several months from application to final distribution. We'll give you a realistic timeframe once we understand your situation.
Costs vary depending on the size and complexity of the estate, so we don't publish fixed prices for our specialist's fees. You'll receive a clear, written quote after your free assessment, with no hidden costs. Our own coordination fee is fixed at £375.
Yes, there's no legal requirement to use a professional. However, probate involves detailed paperwork, HMRC returns, and legal responsibility as executor, so many people prefer expert support, particularly while grieving.
We coordinate the process on your behalf and connect you with our probate specialist, who carries out the reserved legal activities involved in full estate administration, ensuring everything is handled to the appropriate professional and regulatory standard.
The Probate Assistance Service covers preparing and obtaining the Grant of Probate itself. Full Estate Administration goes further, covering the collection of assets, payment of debts and taxes, and final distribution to beneficiaries.
Often yes, particularly where the estate includes property or significant assets held in the deceased's sole name. Having a Will makes the process clearer, but doesn't always remove the need for probate.
Need Help With Probate?
Contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment. We'll explain exactly what's involved and provide a clear, transparent quote.