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Probate & Estate Administration

We Handle the Paperwork So You Don't Have To

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.

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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.

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

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, Whichever Service You Choose
£375

Whether you choose our Probate Assistance Service or Full Estate Administration, our own coordination fee stays fixed at £375. It covers managing your case from start to finish as your main point of contact, confirmed upfront and separate from any Probate Registry fees or specialist fees, which are quoted based on your estate.

What's Covered With Full Estate Administration

If you'd rather hand the whole process over, our Full Estate Administration service takes care of everything from the Grant application through to the final distribution, so you don't have to manage any of it yourself.

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.

What's Covered With the Probate Assistance Service

If you'd prefer to handle the collection and distribution of the estate yourself, our Probate Assistance Service focuses on getting you the Grant, with your dedicated Probate Case Manager guiding you through every step of the application.

Application Guidance

Step-by-step support through the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration application, from your dedicated Case Manager.

Gathering Information

Help identifying and pulling together the details and documentation the application requires.

Preparing Documentation

Support preparing the paperwork correctly, so your application can proceed with confidence.

A Path to Full Support

If the estate turns out to need full administration, including asset collection, debt settlement or other reserved legal work, we bring in our regulated legal partner to carry that out, so you're never left without the right level of support.

How We Compare

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

Solicitor fee ranges are indicative, based on typical UK probate pricing for 2026, and will vary by firm and estate complexity.

How It Works

The steps you'll go through depend on which service best suits your circumstances.

Probate Assistance Service

1
Free Initial Assessment

We review the estate with you and explain how the process works and what's involved.

2
Apply for the Grant

Your Probate Case Manager guides you through preparing and submitting the Grant application or Letters of Administration, while you handle collecting and distributing the estate yourself.

Full Estate Administration

1
Free Initial Assessment

We review the estate with you and explain how the process works, how everything is managed 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.

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.

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