We offer clear, fixed-fee probate services with no hidden costs.

Our fees start from £450 including VAT, depending on the complexity of the estate — and you don’t pay anything until the Grant is ready.

Unlike many providers, we do not charge a percentage of the estate value or hourly rates. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.

Many of our customers come to us after being quoted significantly higher fees elsewhere for the same service.

Complexity Level 1 – £450.00 including VAT

• For all estates valued under £325,000
• No Inheritance Tax payable
• Application type: IHT205 (non-taxable estate)

Complexity Level 2 – £595.00 includes VAT

• Estates valued over £325,000 but less than £650,000
• No Inheritance Tax payable
• Requires transfer of unused nil-rate band from a spouse to ensure Inheritance Tax is not payable
• Application type: IHT 205 with 217 (non-taxable estate)

Complexity Level 3 – £895.00 includes VAT

• Estate is valued over £325,000
• Additional complexities arise that limit allowed tax reliefs
• Requires more detailed reporting to HMRC
• Application type: IHT 400 (non-taxable estate)

Complexity Level 4 – £1105.00 includes VAT

• Inheritance Tax is payable on the estate, requiring a full IHT400 application
• All HMRC forms and supporting documentation — completed accurately and efficiently.
• Application type: IHT 400 (taxable estate)

Please note the Probate Registry application fee of £526 is payable in addition. We manage this payment on your behalf as part of the application process.

No — there are no hidden costs.

We offer clear, fixed-fee pricing, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay. We do not charge a percentage of the estate value, and there are no hourly rates or unexpected add-ons.

The only additional cost is the Probate Registry application fee of £526 — which we manage and pay on your behalf as part of the process.

So you don’t need to pay anything until the Grant is ready.

Most probate applications are currently taking around 4–6 weeks to be approved by the Probate Registry once submitted.

However, the overall timescale can vary depending on the complexity of the estate — particularly where Inheritance Tax is involved, or if additional information is requested by HMRC or the Registry.

While no provider can control how long the Probate Registry takes, the best way to avoid delays is to ensure the application is prepared accurately and submitted correctly first time.

Delays are most commonly caused by errors or missing information, which can result in the application being returned or held up.

Our service focuses on preparing your application quickly and correctly — typically submitting within a few days once we have all the required information — helping your case progress as smoothly as possible.

No — there is no official way to fast track probate.

Despite what you may see advertised elsewhere, the Probate Registry processes applications in order, and there is no paid or priority service to speed up approval.

However, the speed of your application before submission can make a significant difference.

We prepare and submit most applications within a few days of receiving the required information — compared to significantly longer timeframes with many traditional firms.

Just as importantly, we ensure everything is completed accurately and thoroughly. Errors or missing information can lead to delays or re-submissions, which can significantly slow the process down.

Once submitted, the Probate Registry is currently taking around 4–6 weeks to issue the Grant, depending on the complexity of the estate.

Yes — in many cases, probate is still required even if there is a valid Will.

A Will sets out who should inherit the estate, but it does not determine whether probate is needed.

Probate is usually required when the deceased owned property in their sole name, or held significant assets such as bank accounts or investments above certain thresholds set by financial institutions.

If assets were held jointly, or the estate is relatively small, probate may not be required.

In short, whether probate is needed depends on the assets in the estate — not whether a Will is in place.

If you’re unsure, we can quickly confirm whether probate is required for your situation.

The difference is simple:

• A Grant of Probate is used when the person who has died left a valid Will.
• Letters of Administration are used when there is no Will (or the Will cannot be used).

Both documents give the legal authority to deal with the estate — including accessing bank accounts, selling property and distributing assets.

In practice, the process is very similar — the main difference is whether a valid Will exists and who is entitled to apply.

If you’re unsure which applies to your situation, we can guide you through this as part of our service.

Getting started is simple — we guide you through everything you need.

In most cases, we will ask for:

• Basic details about the person who has passed away
• Information about their assets (such as bank accounts, property and investments)
• Details of any debts or liabilities
• A copy of the Will (if one exists)

You don’t need to have everything prepared in advance — we will help you gather the required information step by step.

Once we have what we need, we take care of the rest — handling the full application process on your behalf.