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'Do-It-Yourself' Probate Platform

The easy and affordable way to apply for probate

Apply for probate yourself, without a solicitor’s bill and without the stress of figuring it out alone. Every form completed for you, with unlimited support by phone and email from our UK-based team. Only £499
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Trustpilot five star rating
Straightforward and easy to use

Straightforward and easy to use, I’d recommend this to anyone. I’ve had to apply for probate on an estate with various investments, property and outstanding tax. I entered all information over a couple of days, prompted by they software. I think it would be hard to go wrong. I had questions answered very quickly either by phone or email. There was a slight glitch which resulted in incorrect tax form generation. I sent a query in on a service ticket and got a phone call over a weekend that resolved everything. My IHT400 and Probate were accepted and granted straight away. Providing you have all information about the estate to hand, this makes it very easy. Well worth the money. Thanks.

David Glover
Trustpilot five star rating
Excellent service

Clear, easy to follow information and instructions on the website; helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff who were quick to respond to all of my queries either on the phone or by email; really speeded up and simplified the process of applying for probate.

Suzie W
Trustpilot five star rating
You will not regret using YouCanDoProbate

I cannot say enough by way of thanks to this company. I was helped numerous times either by email or by booking a ‘call back’ and nothing seemed too much trouble. I could not have completed this application for probate without their assistance that’s for sure. What they say is so true – you have to supply a Solicitor with the information they need to complete the application so why not use YouCanDoProbate for a fraction of the Solicitor’s cost and do it yourself! All the information you supply is automatically put onto the application form so no writing involved. A massive thank you to Tom for all your help and patience!

Mrs L Whitfield
Trustpilot five star rating
Easier than I expected.

I was very impressed by the easy to use website that allowed filling-in, as the required information was collected. The completed probate application then emerged ready for signing. Difficulty with registering for the service after taking payment, caused by a server outage, was promptly solved by your team that rang back and guided me through the process.

Lawrence
Trustpilot five star rating
Using your forms was really…Sraightforward

Using your forms was really straightforward and you were on hand on the phone to help with any if our questions. The IHT calculation on IHT400 was straightforward and accepted by HMRC within 2 weeks. After then printing off and submitting your forms the probate accepted within 10 days!! Fantastic service.

Lynne
Trustpilot five star rating
Great support. Friendly helpful support at all times. We did the probate superb advice and help.

I came across YouCanDoProbate whilst whilst scanning to get a company to help me do probate myself. At first I was surprised that this service was a fraction of the price that I had come across previously. What a great move to choose YCDP A great friendly and professional service. Got through our Probate with ease and total support. We had Tom supporting us. Such a terrific service, and great value Highly recommended Thank you

P M Wright
Trustpilot five star rating
Supportive staff team. Confidence.

The staff team were supportive and return calls were reasonably prompt, its important to account for other customers feeling swamped by the experience too. The online forms were clear and the finance running totals displayed at the top of the form so calculations are as exact to the info you put in to the form. I liked the fact that I felt more confident in completing probate, that I did not feel silly when asking questions. The team are respectful and account for the emotional situation you fnd yourself in.

Betty Tuur
Trustpilot five star rating
I found the whole process quite simple

I found the whole process quite simple, the forms were easy to complete and straight forward to fill in.

Steve Jones
Trustpilot five star rating
Doing probate is pretty complicated and…

Doing probate is pretty complicated and I found YCDProbate simplified the procedure. Moreover, if you follow the process right through (take your time!) you can be very confident you have not missed anything of importance. Now here’s the best part: if you have questions, they really will be answered within 24-48 hours, and answered well. Go for it.

LB
Trustpilot five star rating
Was dubious at first but after…

Was dubious at first but after messaging a couple of queries and receiving replies almost immediately I purchased the software process and it was amazingly easy would definitely recommend

Gill readman
Trustpilot five star rating
Fantastic platform for probate.

To significantly reduce the cost of using a solicitor to do probate for my late mother; we decided to attempt probate ourselves. The platform was excellent and made what could be a difficult task, very manageable. The information required would have to be given to the solicitor, so it didn’t feel challenging inputting it ourselves (although her estate was relatively straight forward). It was great having support at the end of the phone. We had a couple of queries, which were responded to quickly and well. We were so impressed with the clear instructions at each stage and how the relevant forms were automatically generated for both HMRC and subsequently for probate. From starting to input data to gaining grant of probate took us 8 weeks! Would highly recommend.

Zen Zenny
Trustpilot five star rating
First class platform, service and support

Probably like so many, probate can be a little daunting once you start to look into it, so I did a little google search and came across YouCanDoProbate. Initially I was suspect, you have to be, but carrying out my own research everything came back good, so gave them a call. I can honestly say they are so so helpful and there online forms make the process so simple with the added benefit of having someone available (an actual person) should you need to either question something or looking for advise. The whole process to less thank 4 hours (with a few queries). All the forms, you actually need, are then printed off for you and or other executors to sign. Today, two and a half weeks since they were sent in, I received an email stating probate has been approved – wow. I’m so glad I went down this route, it removed so much headache and worry and I cannot recommend this service highly, hence 5 stars from me. Maybe the government should use the same platform, oh and lets not forget about the cost if you opt to use a solicitor, £499 to complete the forms and then another £300 for the court applcation/certification

Jason Whittaker

YouCanDoProbate is the simplest way to apply for probate yourself

Getting probate has always meant either paying an expensive solicitor or struggling to do it on your own. So we created an online platform to change that. You enter the same information you'd give a solicitor, and it will do the rest.
  • Completes the Probate and Inheritance Tax forms for you, ready to print, sign and post
  • Determines the estate position and the forms required to submit
  • Calculates the full financial value of the estate
  • Applies any exemptions the estate is entitled to
  • Probate / IHT guidance and submission instructions included
  • Unlimited support by telephone, email and chat

Save money, time and stress

Save thousands of pounds in professional fees

Solicitors charge anywhere from £1,500 to £10,000+ for the same result YouCanDoProbate delivers for only £499.

Ready to submit in a few hours, not months

Your completed forms can be ready within hours of registering. Most customers receive their Grant within weeks of posting.

Apply with the confidence it is done right

Every form completed from your answers. Every calculation handled automatically. Every exemption applied for you.

You don't need to know anything about probate

YouCanDoProbate enables ANYONE to apply for probate, without any know-how, completing all of the necessary probate and any tax forms, so you don’t have the struggle and uncertainty of trying to do it on your own.
Trustpilot five star rating
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell

Work through it at whatever pace suits you

Our user-friendly platform simplifies every step, handling all the estate calculations and applying any exemptions the estate is entitled to, without you needing to know how any of it works. Log in as often as you need, with your progress saved as you go, confident that everything has been done correctly.
Trustpilot five star rating
...YOU DON'T NEED ANYONE. This is an amazing, user friendly system with as much support as you need. Highly recommended...
Adrian Jones

There's no more work than using a solicitor

Simply input the same information and details you would typically provide to a solicitor, and our platform will take care of the rest for you. The same work, without the wait and without the cost.
Trustpilot five star rating
...It makes using a solicitor for this task completely redundant. Also, the online help is excellent as you can actually speak to a human...
STEPHEN JOHN CLARK

Your probate and any inheritance tax forms completed for you

Say goodbye to confusing legal jargon and trying to fill out complicated probate or tax forms. All the necessary forms are completed for you, ready to print, sign and post, with full instructions on exactly what to send and where to send it.
Trustpilot five star rating
...Once completed and printed off, we sent off and our Grant of Probate was received 4 weeks later...
Customer - Bristol

Unlimited support by telephone and email

If you need any help, our friendly UK-based team is here to provide you unlimited support by telephone, email, ticket or chat. You can even share your platform screen with us, so we can see exactly what you see and guide you through it.
Trustpilot five star rating
...first class one-on-one support from experts on probate. Using youcandoprobate saved me thousands of pounds of legal expenses!...
Firebladeboy

100% Risk free, 14 Day Money Back Guarantee

We take pride in the quality of our platform and services, with your satisfaction as our highest priority. That’s why we’re proud to offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for your peace of mind. T&C's apply.
Trustpilot five star rating
...I would recommend youcandoprobate to everyone. Worth every penny. Solicitors had quoted me £8000...
Corinne Minords

YouCanDoProbate works for nearly all estates

Whether you only need to submit Probate forms, or Inheritance Tax forms are required as well. The platform is available for estates where the person lived in England or Wales and died on or after 1 January 2022.
  • PA1P and PA1A Probate forms
  • IHT400 Inheritance Tax forms and schedules
  • Estates with or without a Will
  • Estates with assets outside the UK
  • Spousal and Charitable exemptions
  • Transfer of Nil Rate Band
  • Residence Nil Rate Band
  • Transfer of Residence Nil Rate Band
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Whilst we aim to make the probate process simple and accessible for most estates, there are certain uncommon or intricate cases, particularly for some larger estates with specific complexities that our platform cannot accommodate.

You may still be able to use the platform in these situations. If you are unsure please speak to us before you start.
The person died on or before 31 December 2021; Excepted Estates are covered through our legacy platform.
You are claiming that gifts should be treated as exempt as ‘gifts out of income’. (Not available in the platform but can be completed independently).
A claim for a Reduced Rate of Inheritance Tax. (Not available in the platform but can be completed independently).

If any of the following apply to the person who died or their estate you cannot use our platform. If you are unsure please speak to us before you start.
The deceased was not domiciled / long-term UK resident in England or Wales or if they were married or had a civil partner, their surviving spouse was not domiciled / long-term UK resident in England or Wales.
Contested probate or disputed Wills
The deceased made gifts with reservation of benefit.
You need to claim Business Asset Relief (on assets other than unquoted shares), Agricultural Relief or claim Heritage Assets Conditional Exemption.
Assets held in trust for the deceased (Excluding an immediate post death interest trust).
Not sure? Give us a call before you register and we'll tell you honestly.
Call 0800 689 1447

Some quick answers

Yes. The only additional cost is the £526 Probate Registry fee for estates over £5,000, paid directly to HMCTS. That fee applies whichever route you take. No hourly rates, no percentages, no extras.

No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to apply for probate in England and Wales, and thousands of people apply themselves every year. A solicitor does the same paperwork you would, and charges you for it.

If you can get online, you can use the platform. There is nothing to install and the questions are in plain English. There is video guidance throughout showing you exactly what to do, and if you get stuck you can call us and share your platform screen with us so we can see what you see and guide you through it.

Nothing is locked in until you generate your forms, so you can go back and change any answer as many times as you need. And even after they are generated, if you spot a mistake you can delete the forms, make the change and generate them again.

Your completed forms can be ready to submit within hours of registering. HMCTS quote eight to sixteen weeks for a Grant, though most of our customers receive theirs well within eight weeks, and some within a couple of weeks.

Where inheritance tax forms are needed, HMRC usually take around three weeks to review the IHT400. They then issue you a probate code, which you enter into the platform to generate your probate form for HMCTS, who aim to turn it around in a similar period.

You print them, sign them and post them. The platform tells you exactly what to send, where to send it and what to enclose, and there is a video explaining the whole thing. There is nothing left for you to work out.

Still not sure about something? Call us on 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Trustpilot five star rating
Easy to use

Easy to use. Questions by email replied in the same day.

Carol
Trustpilot five star rating
From the beginning I have had helpful…

From the beginning I have had helpful advice. Tom has shown oodles of patience. My hearing is not of the best, neither is my eyesight, but I plodded on with his gentle pushing. I have not finished yet, a paper has gone missing which will hold up the finish for a few days. Which this service had been available four years ago!!!

Hazel Stone
Trustpilot five star rating
I can recommend this site.

The set was easy to access and user friendly. It was good to be able to go in and out of the site to input data as it became available. The phone line was an additional help to guide me through.

Lesley Cree
Trustpilot five star rating
Brilliant system

Really pleased to have come across this service. The system was easy to use and the support provided was really helpful when I wasn’t sure what info to enter. From my perspective the cost was negligible for the peace of mind the system and team provided. Probate was granted within 8 weeks. Highly recommended.

nigel
Trustpilot five star rating
Excellent solution

Excellent solution Easy no nonsense approach to take you through the process

Sarah
Trustpilot five star rating
My mother died in March this year and I…

My mother died in March this year and I now have an IHT421 AND Probate. Very happy with the process and occasional need to call for guidance. Callbacks were always prompt and informed. The idea of having a named case worker is as particularly helpful.

Mike B
Trustpilot five star rating
Easier to complete than I initially…

Easier to complete than I initially thought.

Lynn Wasnidge
Trustpilot five star rating
Easy step by step process

I was so happy I found YouCanDoProbate. I did not even know where to start with this process but as soon as you register with them on line (and pay the fee) it guides you through step by step. You then just print off the the forms and send them off. It made a complicated system really simple for us.

Lucia
Trustpilot five star rating
Very professional set up

Very professional set up. My contact Tom was knowledgeable friendly and efficient. I would recommend this service to anyone dealing with probate.

Ken
Trustpilot five star rating
spot on

spot on. thanks.

Joe Pappy Dixon
Trustpilot five star rating
Was dubious at first but after…

Was dubious at first but after messaging a couple of queries and receiving replies almost immediately I purchased the software process and it was amazingly easy would definitely recommend

Gill readman
Trustpilot five star rating
Luckily we came across the…

Luckily we came across the “YouCanDoProbate” website which instantly transformed the task of applying for Grant Of Probate into a much less time consuming much more straightforward and easy to follow process. Considerably cheaper than using a solicitor plus comprehensive & friendly support throughout the process from Tom. Would thoroughly recommend this service to anybody. Thank you.

Marlene
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Additional costs: The probate registry fee of £526 (for all estates over £5,000) and any additional official copies at £2 each. (Payable directly to HM Courts and Tribunals Service by cheque or postal order, enclosed with your application forms).
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YouCanDoProbate is a self-help online platform providing administrative utility tools, forms, and general information. YouCanDoProbate is not a law firm, is not authorised to conduct reserved legal activities, and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Our digital service provides a platform for you to input data, navigate forms, and manage your own inheritance tax returns and probate applications as a lay applicant. Our telephone, email, support ticket, and live chat support provide administrative and technical guidance only. We do not provide legal, estate planning, or tax advice, and our service is not a substitute for a regulated professional’s advice regarding complex estate or tax matters.
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