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What is probate?

Probate is a legal document
It gives you the authority to handle the money, property and personal possessions (the estate) of the person who has died.

You may need to apply for probate even if there is a will
If someone has died and you’re named as an executor in the will, or you’re an administrator, you may need to apply for probate. Before you can apply you’ll need to:

  • check the validity of the will (if there is one)
  • value the estate
  • confirm who has the authority to handle estate administration
  • pay any Inheritance Tax

Our specialists are here, whether you just need support with your application or help handling the estate of someone who’s died.

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Our specialists take the stress out of probate, whether you just need support applying for probate or help handling the estate of someone who’s died.

Grant of probate application

From

£595

Fixed-fee pricing

Great if the estate is simple to sort out, or you’ve got the confidence and time to deal with the rest of the process.

  • Submit the grant of probate application

You will need to:

contact relevant organisations about assets and debts; gather documentation and verify who is to inherit; handle the estate administration.

Extra costs:

There’s a probate registry fee of £273, and copies of the grant of probate cost £1.50 each.

Our complete probate service

From

£1,500

Fixed-fee pricing

Great if the estate is complicated, you’re very busy or worried about making mistakes, or if an impartial expert could help avoid family conflict.

  • Assess and value the estate

  • Submit the grant of probate application

  • Handle the estate administration

Extra costs:

There’s a probate registry fee of £273, and copies of the grant of probate cost £1.50 each. Other standard fees will apply.

How we help you save

Streamlined process

We use technology to cut down on paperwork and admin time

Prices are transparent and fixed upfront

So you don’t have to worry about hidden costs or hourly rates

You’ll get dedicated support

You’ll get regular updates so you know what’s happening at every step.

No face-to-face appointments

We’ll make sure everything can be done from the comfort of your own home.

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In just 5 minutes, one of our friendly specialists will help you work out:

  • Whether you need probate

  • How much it’ll cost to get sorted

  • What information you’ll need for the application

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Top questions about applying for probate

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Farewill is an online service providing legal forms and information. Farewill is not a law firm but we work with law firms, including our subsidiary Farewill Legal Services which is regulated by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority), to deliver our probate services.

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