A new simpler,
cheaper and faster
way to get probate
Apply for Probate yourself, quickly and easily without the need for a solicitor
Apply for Probate yourself, quickly and easily without the need for a solicitor
Our online service empowers you to apply for probate yourself
It's the UK’s first and only, online 'do it yourself' probate platform that will automatically complete all the necessary forms, ready for you to print, sign and post.
Excellent service...
This is a very difficult time and I really appreciated the help this service provided. I would recommend youcandoprobate to everyone. Worth every penny... Solicitors had quoted me £8,000 that's a real big jump in price and at such a vulnerable time.
Corinne Minords
A step by step guide which eases you through
Very prompt, efficient and friendly. Certainly helped me in difficult times. Very straight forward and the step by step forms were a great help.
Anne and Alan
The dedication and professionalism…
The dedication and professionalism of Tom and the team was TRULY outstanding. If I as a 70 something and barely computer literate can do it with their help, then anyone can. Outstanding, brilliant service and amazing value.
Trevor
"A foolproof, proven way for ordinary members of the public to obtain probate themselves quickly and easily without having to use an expensive solicitor."
You don't need to use a solicitor to apply for probate
There’s nothing legal involved, probate is just an administrative task.
All of the information that you will need to enter into our platform, you would need to collect and provide to a solicitor anyway. Our app will take care of the rest for you and produce the necessary forms, completed, ready for you to print, sign and post.
YouCanDoProbate has been designed to navigate you throughout the whole process working in tandem with our easy to follow user-guide and support site full of probate knowledge. Should you need any additional support, our friendly support staff offer unlimited help to you by telephone, ticket and email and can even offer remote-access guidance and demonstrations.
Proud to be the only Probate Application approved by the Institute of Chartered Accountants
If it doesn't work for you, then we'll give you your money back.
YouCanDoProbate can be used for estates where no inheritance tax is due, but probate is needed to deal with the person who has died’s assets, and to distribute their estate to the beneficiaries.
For deaths before 1 January 2022
You can use our platform if, at the date of death, the person who has died;
Lived in England or Wales.
Had no overseas assets.
Their total assets did not exceed £1,000,000.
Did not make any gifts or transfer any assets totalling more than £150,000 in the 7 years prior to their death.
The value of their estate is below the current Inheritance Tax threshold.
For deaths After 1 January 2022
You can use our platform if, at the date of death, the person who has died;
Lived in England or Wales.
Their total assets did not exceed £3,000,000.
Their total value of foreign assets did not exceed £100,000.
Did not make any gifts or transfer any assets totalling more than £250,000 in the 7 years prior to their death.
The value of their estate is below the current Inheritance Tax threshold.
If you're uncertain of the estate value don't worry; YouCanDoProbate will automatically alert you at the point any limits or thresholds are exceeded. If this happens, please contact us and we will happily provide you with a full refund of your licence fee. T&C's Apply.
Any questions? We're here to help you!
Our friendly experts are available to answer your questions. Call 0800 689 1447 our lines are open 9am - 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
The most flexible way to obtain Probate
YouCanDoProbate puts you in control and will guide you through the process step-by-step. Go at your own pace, at your convenience, with the reassurance that everything will be done correctly. There’s no requirement to know anything about probate. All the information you will need is provided to you.
Easy to complete
Follow our simple four stage walkthrough, answer the questions about the Deceased and their estate and YouCanDoProbate will do the rest.
Save time and stress
We've taken the pain out of applying for Probate and estate administration. No third party needed. No oath to swear. No Probate Registry Office to visit.
At your convenience
You have access to all of the detail, at any time, in one safe and secure place, without waiting for call backs, emails or needing to make an appointment.
No knowledge needed
You don't have to know about or worry over the legal jargon and red tape. YouCanDoProbate ensures you avoid any costly or awkward mistakes.
Stay in control
Don't lose control over important decisions to a professional and eliminate the intrusive nature of the process during a difficult time.
Created by experts
A reassuringly simple, step-by-step facility that has made completing Probate a simple administrative task that can be completed by anyone.
Additional costs: The probate registry fee of £273 for all estates and additional copies of probate for £1.50 each. (Payable directly to HM Courts and Tribunals Service).
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