The simple, affordable way through probate
Apply for probate yourself, without a solicitor’s bill and without the stress of figuring it out alone. Every form completed for you and unlimited UK-based expert support by phone and email.
Only £499
inc. VAT
+ £526 Probate Registry Fee*
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Call 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Trusted by thousands of families across England and Wales
This platform was the perfect compromise and saved us thousands in Solicitors fees.”
AMB
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“Easier to complete than I initially thought.”
Lynn Wasnidge
Verified Trustpilot Review
“It guides you through step by step. It made a complicated system really simple for us.”
Lucia
Verified Trustpilot Review
“So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner as I put off doing probate .”
Carol Fennell
Verified Trustpilot Review
Yes, you can apply for probate yourself. Here is the easiest way to do it.
'Do-It-Yourself' Probate Platform
The easiest way to apply for probate yourself. Without the complexity or the risk of getting it wrong.
YouCanDoProbate is the easiest way to apply for probate yourself, quickly and confidently, at one fixed price of £499.
You don't need to know which forms to use.
The platform identifies every form your estate requires and completes them from your answers. Probate forms, inheritance tax forms, all selected and completed automatically.
You don't need to know anything about probate
The platform knows every probate and inheritance tax rule, every exemption and every calculation. You answer plain-English questions. The platform applies everything correctly behind the scenes.
Unlimited support and guidance every step
Unlimited support, built-in simple guidance and video explanations at every step mean you always know what is being asked and why. You are never left to figure it out alone.
Apply with the confidence it is done right.
Every form completed from your answers. Every calculation handled automatically. Every exemption applied. Nothing generated until you have entered everything needed.
The better
way to get
probate.
Everything you need for £499
Accurate like a solicitor. Affordable as doing it yourself.
YouCanDoProbate is an online platform that enables anyone to apply for probate, without any prior knowledge, completing all probate and tax forms, handling every calculation and applying every exemption automatically.
You don't need to know how probate works.
Plain-English questions guide you through every step. No knowledge of the forms, rules or calculations needed. The platform handles it all automatically.
All probate & IHT forms completed for you
Probate application and inheritance tax return, completed for you from your answers. Ready to print, sign and post.
Estate calculations done for you
The platform calculates the full estate position, every liability, every exemption. Automatically.
Unlimited expert support
Phone, email, live chat and ticket. UK-based specialists, available throughout your application.
Full submission guidance
Exactly what to print, sign, send and where. Nothing left to figure out once your forms are ready.
14 Day Money Back
Guarantee
Guarantee
Change your mind within 14 days before generating any forms and we will refund you. T&Cs apply.
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Everything you need to know
See why thousands of people choose YouCanDoProbate over a solicitor or struggling to apply on their own
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"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."
Mary M
Verified Trustpilot Review
The easiest
way to do it
yourself.
If you are thinking of going it alone
Even if you found the right forms, that is only the beginning.
Getting the probate forms is the easy part. Calculating the estate correctly, identifying every exemption that applies and knowing how to use them without making an error is a different matter entirely. Most people who attempt this alone do not know what they do not know until something goes wrong.
YouCanDoProbate removes all of that. You enter the estate details. The platform calculates everything, applies every exemption and generates every completed form. For £499.
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How we compare
YouCanDoProbate
High street solicitor
Doing it yourself
Typical cost
£499 fixed
£1,500 to £10,000+
Free forms
Percentage of estate taken
Never
Sometimes
Never
Forms completed for you
Right forms chosen for you
Estate calculations done
Inheritance tax worked out
Exemptions applied correctly
Unlimited support included
Varies, often billed
Work at your own pace
Typical Grant timeline
3 to 6 weeks from posting
12 weeks or more
Variable
No legal knowledge needed
Not required
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“The whole process was very straight forward.”
Mrs Jean Dennis
Verified Trustpilot Review
It's simple,
quick and
easy to use.
How does it work?
You enter the same information you would give a solicitor. The platform does the rest.
Once your information is in, the platform handles everything else. Forms completed, calculations handled, exemptions applied. All done for you, without you needing to know any of the rules.
Use the platform at your own pace
Plain-English questions guide you through the estate details. No legal knowledge needed. Save your progress and return any time. There's no time limit to generating your forms.
The platform calculates everything for you
Estate value, inheritance tax, every exemption, what forms are needed. All determined from what you have entered, without you needing to understand any of the rules.
Your forms are ready to print, sign and post
Once every section is complete the platform generates every form required with full guidance on exactly what to send and where.
Friendly experts, whenever you need them
Our UK-based team is on hand by phone, email, live chat, and support ticket, with unlimited help included as standard.
Friendly experts, whenever you need them
Our UK-based team is on hand by phone, email, live chat, and support ticket, with unlimited help included as standard. You’re never left wondering if you’ve got something right.
“Easy to follow, well guided”
Carol Lent
Verified Trustpilot Review
Available
for almost
any estate.
Who can use YouCanDoProbate?
YouCanDoProbate works for nearly any estate in England and Wales
The platform is designed to support almost any estate in England and Wales, including those with an inheritance tax liability. There are some situations where it is worth speaking to us first, and the small number of cases where a different route would serve you better.
You can use our platform when
The person died on or after 1 January 2022
If the death was before this date please call us on 0800 689 1447 as we may still be able to help you on our legacy platform.
They were domiciled (or a long-term UK resident living) in England or Wales
You cannot use the platform if the deceased was not domiciled in England or Wales or if they were married or had a civil partner, their surviving spouse was not domiciled in England or Wales.
Not sure? Call us before registering and we will tell you honestly. Call 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Died with a valid Will or without a Will
Assets outside the UK
PA1P and PA1A Probate forms
IHT400 IHT forms inc. all schedules
Spousal and Charitable exemptions
Transfer of Nil Rate Band (TNRB)
Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
Transfer of Residence Nil Rate Band (TRNRB)
Worth a quick chat with us first
You may still be able to use the platform in these situations. Please speak to us before you start.
A claim for a Reduced Rate of Inheritance Tax. (Not available in the platform but can be completed independently).
When you cannot use the platform
In addition to the domicile outside of England or Wales if any of the following apply to the person who died or their estate you cannot use our platform.
“Although my application was fairly straightforward at my age I needed it to be stress free. The help I received and the clear instructions and information made it just that.”
W. Noble
Verified Trustpilot Review
We're
rated
Excellent.
Real stories from real people
From people who considered going it alone and chose YouCanDoProbate instead.
Thousands of people have used YouCanDoProbate to apply for probate themselves, with confidence, saving money and stress at one of the hardest times in their lives.
Best money spent
“My wife and I are sensible, educated and technical people but the probate system via the HMRC/Gov websites just left us confused. It really has been the best money spent.”
Mark McClintock
Verified Trustpilot Review
Not a computer expert
“I signed up with trepidation having never had to do this before!! However I managed all the form filling with ease and much to my surprise did not have to telephone for help once. I am 70 years of age and would not describe myself as a computer expert in anyway.”
ken roberts
Verified Trustpilot Review
Dreading it
“I was dreading Probate but ‘You Can Do Probate’ really made things easier. I requested a call about 3 times, and each time somebody call me and sorted out my questions and put my mind as ease.”
Anne-Marie
Verified Trustpilot Review
Nothing missed
“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.”
LB
Verified Trustpilot Review
Go at your own pace
“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
Verified Trustpilot Review
Straightforward
“At such a difficult time we found the whole process so straight forward. From start to finish the platform was so easy to use, the online and telephone support was excellent.”
Maureen Nixon
Verified Trustpilot Review
“Easy to understand, online forms easy to understand and complete. telephone back up very good”
David Gray
Verified Trustpilot Review
One fair
fixed price.
How much does it cost?
No hidden extras. No hourly rates. No percentage of the estate.
The price you see is the price you pay, whether your estate is simple or involves inheritance tax.
One time payment
£499
including VAT
The only additional cost is the official £526 Probate Registry fee for estates over £5,000, paid directly to HMCTS by cheque or postal order enclosed with your printed application.
Want to talk to us first?
Call 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Call 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Try it risk-free.
14 Day Money Back
Guarantee
Guarantee
T&Cs apply.
What's included?
Everything you need to apply, in one price
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Probate forms completed for you
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Inheritance tax forms completed when required
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Guided, step-by-step probate journey
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Automatic estate calculations and exemptions
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Full submission guidance: what to send, where, and how
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Unlimited support by phone, email, live chat and ticket
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Integrated written and video guidance
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Save your progress and return any time
Common questions
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 regardless of which route you take. No hourly rates, no percentages, no extras.
YouCanDoProbate covers the vast majority of estates in England and Wales, with or without a Will and including those with an inheritance tax liability. Not sure? Call us before registering. 0800 689 1447.
Unlimited support is included in your £499. Phone, email, live chat, scheduled callback and screen share. Real UK-based people who know probate, available throughout your application.
Click Get Started, complete your registration and payment, and you have immediate access to the platform. Log in as soon as you are ready and work through the process at your own pace. There is no time pressure and no deadline on completing your information.
No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to apply for probate in England and Wales. Thousands of people apply themselves every year. YouCanDoProbate handles the technical parts that make it complicated so you can apply correctly without any legal knowledge.
Still not sure about something? Call us on 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
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Our story
We have been where you are. That is why YouCanDoProbate exists.
Apply with the confidence it is done right.
Less cost. Less time. Less stress.
Work through the platform at your own pace. Expert support whenever you need it. Your Grant of Probate at the end of it, applied for by you and done properly.
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