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Costs and fees

How Much Does Probate Cost?

The total cost of Probate in England and Wales depends on which route you take. There are unavoidable government fees that apply to everyone, and then the cost of whatever help you choose to use.

Unavoidable government fees (same for everyone)

  • Probate Registry application fee: £526 for estates over £5,000 (nil for estates of £5,000 or under)
  • Additional official sealed copies of the Grant: £2 per copy (most estates need three to eight)
  • Certified copies of the death certificate
  • Statutory Notice for Creditors in The Gazette: approximately £70 plus VAT (strongly recommended)

If you use a solicitor

Solicitor fees for Probate vary considerably. Fixed-fee quotes for straightforward estates typically range from £1,500 to £5,000. Percentage fees (1 to 4% of estate value) can reach £10,000 to £20,000 or more on larger estates.

If you use YouCanDoProbate

YouCanDoProbate charges a single fixed fee of £499 inc. VAT, covering the complete platform, all forms, all calculations and exemptions, submission guidance, and unlimited UK-based expert support. No add-ons, no percentage of the estate.

Adding the unavoidable government fees, most estates using YouCanDoProbate have a total outlay of between £1,025 and £1,150 depending on the number of official copies needed.

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This is an excellent service which is very good value for money and lives up to its name – yes, you can do probate yourself if you use this platform. In particular, being able to call up and put your questions to an expert, without having to worry about increasing the cost, is a godsend and I wouldn’t have managed without it (thank you Tom!). The process is still time consuming and it isn’t easy, but this service makes it possible and way more affordable than using a solicitor.

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You can do probate made the whole process much easier.

You can do probate made the whole process so much easier. The platform guides you along the way with helpful explanations to questions that you may not understand. Even if you are stuck or confused by anything you can give them a call or online chat and they are happy to help. I really cant fault this service and at a fraction of the cost compared to solicitors. Thank you guys.

Pete Titterington
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Excellent package

Excellent package easy to follow and good help service if needed – probate obtained in six weeks – thankyou

mark
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“Does exactly what it says on the tin”

“Does exactly what it says on the tin” I have Absolutely no legal experience and had never done probate before and I found this was a brilliant tool to get the job done. I was going to be charged over £7,000 by a solicitor and the irony is that all the data that you would need to send the solicitor is exactly the same data you need to complete the probate application yourself. Loved this software and saved an absolute fortune!!!!!

Ian Spence
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I’m never one for leaving reviews

I’m never one for leaving reviews, but this service genuinely deserves the 5* review I’m giving it. I completed the probate application with my Mum shortly after my Dad’s passing. My Mum had been quoted thousands of £s to do this on her behalf, which I felt was unreasonable. After a quick Google I found this website and suggested it to my Mum. She was sceptical at first so I offered to help, and having completed the intuitive online process with her, she quickly told me she could have done it herself! It’s not a nice thing to deal with, particularly at such a difficult time, but I couldn’t recommend this highly enough. It genuinely works and we have just received our letters of administration.

Joe Wilkinson
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Obtaining Probate need not be daunting.

I had obtained Probate twice before this one so the process was not completely unknown to me. However, since my last effort there have been changes to the process, so I looked for guidance and found YouCanDoProbate and decided to use them and their package. I cannot recommend them highly enough – the package and the support that accompanies it is superb. Thank you so much.

Thelma
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If I can, then you can do probate

I was very impressed and encouraged with how easy it was to use this service; a welcome change at a time when it is difficult to process the loss of a loved one, and all the legalities that involves, I was given reassurance and confidence that I can, and did do probate. The process was made easier and less stressful knowing I could ask for help as and when I got stuck. Tom was very supportive and encouraging (and patient). The steps ensured that I could check each stage and return at any time to change or amend anything. Also thanks to those who answered the phone and reassured me that my messages would be passed on. A very positive experience and I have already recommended this service to others in a similar position to me. An excellent service. Mary Mc

Mary M
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Terrified about probate, worry not!

I was terrified about tackling Probate on my own, but the Bereavement Association recommended YouCanDoProbate. First I phoned up for some advice and without even buying the programme, got first rate advice. It was easy to use, the information was clear and written in plain English, no legal jargon. Whenever I phoned the helpline I was greeted by a friendly voice, no call centre, and the information and reassurance was excellent. I could not recommended this enough.

Karen
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Great experience, such a straightforward process!

At such a difficult time we found the whole process so straight forward. From my initial call to explain how the platform works I cannot fault ‘YouCanDoProbate’. From start to finish the platform was so easy to use, the online and telephone support was excellent. Theres no need to rush and complete in a day as the platform saves your progress so it can be completed as and when you’re ready. In comparison with a solicitor the fees are very competitive! Once completed we received probate forms back within 2 weeks. Thanks again!!

Maureen Nixon
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I found the platform very helpful

I found the platform very helpful. I was especially impressed with the help desk capability – very timely and helpful.

Mike
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Solicitors wanted to charge me between…

Solicitors wanted to charge me between £2300 and £2700! They made it sound very complicated. I contacted this firm who offered a fixed fee of £500. Their online platform was easy to follow. When I ran into a couple of things I wasn’t sure of I called their helpline. They guided me through those areas and it was all sorted and posted off the same day. The solicitors had quoted me six to twelve months to get the Grant. I’ve just received it in six weeks! I don’t normally bother with writing reviews but felt I had to with this firm. They were superb. I’m just coming up to eighty and hate form filling. If I can do it , anyone can. Excellent.

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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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