Why thousands of people choose YouCanDoProbate.
The better choice for probate.
Thousands saved on solicitor fees. Weeks rather than months. Apply with confidence knowing every form is completed and every calculation handled for you. YouCanDoProbate delivers all of this for one fixed price of £499.
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The situation most people find themselves in
When someone dies, most people think they only have two choices.
Pay a solicitor thousands of pounds and wait months, or try to navigate the process alone and risk getting it wrong. Most people instinctively feel that neither option is quite right. They are correct.
Pay a solicitor
Often £1,500 to £10,000+. Months of waiting. You still gather all the information yourself.
Feels like the safe choice. But people are rarely told what they are actually paying for.
- Fees of 1 to 3 percent of the estate value
- Sometimes a share of the estate on top
- You still provide all the information
- Slow, little visibility, hidden costs
Go it alone
No cost for the forms. But no guidance, no calculations and no one to help when you get stuck.
No cost, but no safety net either. One wrong figure can delay the grant for months.
- No guidance on Inheritance Tax thresholds
- Mistakes are found only after submission
- No one to call when you are stuck
YouCanDoProbate
One fixed £499. Every form completed, every calculation handled, unlimited expert support throughout.
You gather the same information either way. The difference is what happens next.
- One fixed fee, never a share of the estate
- Every form and IHT schedule completed for you
- Unlimited support, Monday to Saturday
- ICAEW accredited, 14 Day Money Back Guarantee
Losing someone is hard enough. Sorting out probate shouldn't add to the weight you're carrying.
Here is what most people only realise afterwards
Whatever route you choose, the information always comes from you.
There is one thing that never changes regardless of which route you take. You gather the estate details. The bank balances, the property valuations, the gift records. Whether you use a solicitor, apply alone or use YouCanDoProbate, that work always falls to you.
What changes is what happens next. With a solicitor you pay thousands for the technical work. Going it alone you carry all the risk of getting it wrong. With YouCanDoProbate the platform takes your information and handles everything else automatically. Every calculation, every form, every exemption. Accurately. For £499.
“The YouCanDoProbate portal made the whole process extremely straightforward and it was at a fraction of the cost of engaging a solicitor, or a probate consultancy service.”
Nigel Walker
Verified Trustpilot Review
How we compare
The same amount of work. A very different cost and timeline.
Whether you are comparing us to a solicitor, a bank or applying alone, the difference is clear.
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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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Every reason
to choose us.
Everything that makes YouCanDoProbate the better choice
Why YouCanDoProbate is the better way to apply for probate.
From accuracy and compliance to security and support, here is the full picture of what YouCanDoProbate delivers.
No more work than using a solicitor
You provide the same estate information either way. The difference is what happens with it next. The platform does the technical work automatically instead of charging thousands to do it for you.
Works with or without a Will
Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. With an inheritance tax liability or without. The platform handles all standard estate types in England and Wales.
Save your progress and return any time
There is no deadline to generate your forms on your account. Work through the platform at your own pace and pick up exactly where you left off whenever you are ready.
Built-in guidance at every step
Every section of the platform includes plain-English explanations of what is being asked and why. Video guidance is available throughout. You are never left to figure anything out alone.
Covers estates with inheritance tax
Whether your estate has an inheritance tax liability or not, the platform handles it. IHT400, all supplementary schedules, every calculation and every exemption identified and applied automatically.
Your forms only generate when complete
The platform will not generate your forms until every section is finished. Nothing can be missed. Everything that needs to be there will be there.
UK-based support you can actually reach
Not a ticket system with a three day wait. Phone, email, live chat and screen share with a real UK-based person who knows probate.
Safe and secure throughout
AES 256-bit encryption, two-factor authentication and AWS infrastructure. The same security standards used by major banks and financial institutions.
Trusted by thousands of families
Over 2,000 families have used YouCanDoProbate to apply for probate themselves. Rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot. Independently accredited by the ICAEW.
What makes
us different.
Why you can trust YouCanDoProbate
Independently assessed. Rated Excellent. Expert support included.
YouCanDoProbate is not self-declared. Every claim we make about accuracy, compliance and support is backed by independent evidence.
ICAEW accredited
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has independently assessed YouCanDoProbate for accuracy and compliance. Not self-declared. An independent assessment of whether the platform does what it says it does.
Rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot
Real reviews from real people who have used YouCanDoProbate to apply for probate themselves. A 4.9 rating from people dealing with one of the most stressful administrative tasks they will ever face.
Unlimited UK-based expert support
Every question is answered by a real UK-based person who knows probate. Not a chatbot, not an overseas call centre. Phone, email, live chat, support ticket and screen share. All included in your £499.
The honest
answers.
The questions people ask before they register
The things people want to know before they commit.
These are the questions we hear most often. We would rather answer them honestly here than have you wonder about them after you have registered.
Can a £499 platform really do what a solicitor does?
For most estates, yes. The technical work of a probate solicitor involves calculating the estate value, applying the correct exemptions, determining any inheritance tax liability and completing the forms accurately. YouCanDoProbate does exactly that, automatically, on every application. The difference is not the quality of the output. It is the cost and the speed.
What if my estate is more complex?
The platform covers the vast majority of estates in England and Wales, with or without a Will and including those with an inheritance tax liability. There are situations where a solicitor is genuinely the right choice: contested Wills, certain trust arrangements, overseas assets, Business or Agricultural Property Relief. If any of those apply we will tell you before you register. Call us on 0800 689 1447 and we will give you a straight answer.
What if I get stuck?
Unlimited support is included. Phone, email, live chat, ticket and screen share. Every section of the platform includes built-in guidance and video explanations. Most customers work through the platform without ever needing to contact us. For those who do, we are available throughout.
“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.”
Pete Rawlings
Verified Trustpilot Review
We're rated
Excellent.
Real stories from real people
Many of our customers were sceptical at first. Here is what they discovered.
Thousands of people have used YouCanDoProbate to apply for probate themselves, saving money and stress at one of the hardest times in their lives.
Nearly hired a solicitor
“I can’t believe how incredibly smooth the probate process was with this company! I was on the verge of hiring a solicitor, which would have cost me a small fortune.”
Teresa OConnor
Verified Trustpilot Review
Saved thousands
“You Can Do Probate has saved me thousands of pounds. The system is incredibly easy to use.”
JEH Executors
Verified Trustpilot Review
Took the stress out
“YCDP really took the stress (as well as quite a lot of admin) out of the Probate application process.”
Chris Kuch
Verified Trustpilot Review
No solicitor needed
“Couldn’t fault these guys. Easy to navigate through the site and they were on hand to speak to when needed. No need to use a solicitor which made a refreshing change.”
Richard Knight
Verified Trustpilot Review
Money, time and stress
“You Can Do Probate made the process of applying for probate at what is, for most, a difficult time a great deal easier and cheaper, saving money, time and stress.”
Zoë Greenslade
Verified Trustpilot Review
No legal experience
“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.”
Ian Spence
Verified Trustpilot Review
“Excellent and easy way to do probate yourself for a fraction of the cost.”
Andrew Porter
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
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.
More questions answered
More questions about YouCanDoProbate.
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.
If you have all your information to hand you can work through the platform in a few hours. Once posted, most customers receive their Grant within four to eight weeks. Estates with inheritance tax forms to submit to HMRC first typically take an additional three to four weeks.
None at all. The platform guides you through plain-English questions about the estate. You do not need to know which forms are required, how to calculate the estate or which exemptions apply. The platform handles all of that automatically.
14 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you change your mind within 14 days and have not generated any forms or calculations, we will refund you. The most you can lose by trying is approximately £24 in processing fees.
Yes. YouCanDoProbate uses AES 256-bit encryption throughout, the same standard used by major banks and financial institutions. Your account is protected by two-factor authentication and the platform runs on Amazon Web Services infrastructure.
Still not sure about something? Call us on 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
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One fixed price of £499. Here is exactly what that covers.
The better way to get probate done.
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, without paying thousands you do not have to pay.
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