Apply for probate yourself from home, without solicitor fees and without the stress of figuring it out alone. YouCanDoProbate completes all your Probate and Inheritance Tax forms, handles every calculation and exemption, and gives you unlimited UK-based expert support throughout. All for one fixed price of £499.
Only £499
inc. VAT
+ £526 Probate Registry fee for estates over £5,000, paid directly to HMCTS. This is the same fee you would pay regardless of which route you took.
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You don’t have to face probate alone, and you don’t have to pay a solicitor to get it right
Losing someone is hard enough. Sorting out probate shouldn’t add to the weight you’re carrying.
Most people put probate off for weeks or even months. They know it needs doing, but the process looks complicated enough to keep deferring. YouCanDoProbate changes that. We guide you through every step, complete all your forms, and give you expert support throughout. No legal knowledge needed. No enormous solicitor’s bill. And most of our customers receive their Grant of Probate within 3 to 6 weeks of posting their application.
Not confident online, or prefer to talk first? We’ll happily guide you over the phone.
One fair fixed price
£499 inc. VAT
+ £526 Probate Registry fee for estates over £5,000
No prior probate knowledge needed
We guide you through every step in plain English.
All your forms completed for you
Probate and inheritance tax forms, ready to print and post.
Unlimited UK-based expert support
By phone, email, live chat, and support ticket, whenever you need it.
14-day money-back guarantee
Try it with complete peace of mind.
Rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot
Trusted help, when it matters most
Rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot
Accredited for compliance by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Bank-level AES 256-bit encryption
Secure two-factor login
The situation you’re in
Two hard choices. Until now.
Here’s what most people don’t realise. Whether you use a solicitor or do it yourself, you gather the same estate information either way. A solicitor doesn’t find it for you. So the real question was never who collects the details. It’s who does the difficult technical part once the details are in. With YouCanDoProbate, that’s us.
Option 1
Pay a solicitor
Often £1,500 to £10,000 or more, sometimes a percentage of the estate on top. You still gather all the details yourself.
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Feels like the safe choice. But people are regularly quoted between £1,500 and £10,000 or more, and some solicitors take 1 to 4 percent of the estate value on top. You still have to provide all the information yourself.
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
Option 2
Go it alone via GOV.UK
The forms are free, but there’s no guidance. It’s easy to pick the wrong forms or miss valuable exemptions.
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The forms are free, but they assume you already understand the process. You’re left to figure out everything alone.
Complex rules with no guidance
Online advice is incomplete and conflicts
Easy to choose the wrong forms
One slip can mean rejection or delay
The better way
YouCanDoProbate
One fixed £499. All forms and calculations done for you. Unlimited expert support included.
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All the confidence of a solicitor. None of the cost. And none of the confusion of doing it completely alone.
One fair fixed price, £499
All forms completed for you
All calculations done automatically
Unlimited UK expert support included
Most customers receive their Grant within 3 to 6 weeks of posting
The solution
You do the easy part. We handle the rest.
YouCanDoProbate is the middle ground. You get the accuracy and support you’d expect from a professional, at a fraction of the cost, without being left to figure it all out yourself. You provide the details. We handle the technical parts and make sure everything is done correctly.
Guided, not guesswork
A clear, logical journey shows you exactly what to enter and what happens next. No legal jargon, no second-guessing. Work at your own pace and save your progress at any point.
The complex parts, handled for you
We apply the right exemptions, calculate the estate, work out any inheritance tax due, and complete the correct forms automatically, without you needing to understand the rules.
Real experts, whenever you need them
Friendly UK-based experts are on hand by phone, email, live chat, and support ticket, so you’re never left wondering if you’ve got it right.
Good to know
The question was never who collects the details
Here’s something most people don’t realise until they’re already a solicitor deep. Whether you use a solicitor or do it yourself, you still have to gather the same information about the estate. A solicitor doesn’t find it for you.
As one of our customers put it: “Having spoken to friends who had lost parents recently, they said all the information they had to provide to a solicitor was the same as I simply had to tap in. They paid the thousands I had been quoted.”
So the real question was never who collects the details. It’s who does the difficult technical part once the details are in. With YouCanDoProbate, that’s us.
Probably saved us £10k in solicitors fees. I had one query and somebody called me within 30 minutes and explained everything simply.
Grant C. · Verified Trustpilot review
How we compare
Accurate like a solicitor. Affordable like doing it yourself.
You give the same information either route would need. The difference is the price, the confidence, and knowing it’s been done properly.
YouCanDoProbate
High-street solicitor
Doing it yourself
Fair fixed price
Often £1,500 to £10,000+
Free, but risky
Percentage of estate
Never
Sometimes 1 to 4%
Never
Step-by-step guidance
Limited
Forms completed for you
Exemptions applied correctly
Easy to miss
Inheritance tax worked out for you
Difficult
Right forms chosen for you
Often confusing
Unlimited support included
Varies
No legal knowledge needed
Not required
Hard without it
Typical Grant timeline
3 to 6 weeks from posting
12 weeks or more
Variable, higher error risk
With YouCanDoProbate, you get it right without the solicitor’s bill, and without the uncertainty of doing it unaided.
How it works
Four simple steps to your Grant of Probate
Everything is designed to take you smoothly from registration to ready-to-post forms. Most customers receive their Grant of Probate within 3 to 6 weeks of posting.
Would you rather be talked through it? Call us on 0800 689 1447 and we’ll help.
1
Enter the details
The platform guides you through a logical series of questions about the person who died, their Will if there was one (it works either way), and their estate, including assets, belongings, and gifts. It’s the same information you’d hand a solicitor.
2
Let the platform do the hard part
YouCanDoProbate applies any available exemptions, calculates the full position of the estate, and works out whether any inheritance tax is due. You don’t need to understand the rules. We handle them for you.
3
Get your completed forms
The platform knows exactly which forms you need. It generates your completed probate forms, along with any inheritance tax forms required, ready to print and sign.
4
Print, sign, and post
You receive full submission guidance covering what to send, where to send it, and how. Print your forms, sign them, and post them with confidence.
Watch how YouCanDoProbate works
What’s included
Everything you need to apply with confidence
Probate forms completed for you
The right forms, filled in correctly from the answers you provide. PA1P or PA1A, whichever applies to your estate.
Inheritance tax forms when needed
If inheritance tax forms are required, the platform prepares those too. The full IHT400 series, ready to submit alongside your probate application.
Automatic estate calculations
We work out the full estate position for you, removing the guesswork and reducing the risk of errors.
Exemptions applied for you
All available exemptions are applied automatically, including transferable nil-rate band and residence nil-rate band, without you needing to understand the rules.
Written and video guidance built in
An integrated guidance section walks you through probate and inheritance tax with clear articles and helpful videos, so you’re never relying on conflicting information found online.
Unlimited expert support
Help by phone, email, live chat, and support ticket from our UK-based probate specialists, as often as you need it, throughout the entire process.
What’s included
Everything you need to apply with confidence
Probate forms completed for you
The right forms, filled in correctly from the answers you provide. PA1P or PA1A, whichever applies to your estate.
Inheritance tax forms when needed
If inheritance tax forms are required, the platform prepares those too. The full IHT400 series, ready to submit alongside your probate application.
Automatic estate calculations
We work out the full estate position for you, removing the guesswork and reducing the risk of errors.
Exemptions applied for you
All available exemptions are applied automatically, including transferable nil-rate band and residence nil-rate band, without you needing to understand the rules.
Written and video guidance built in
An integrated guidance section walks you through probate and inheritance tax with clear articles and helpful videos, so you’re never relying on conflicting information found online.
Unlimited expert support
Help by phone, email, live chat, and support ticket from our UK-based probate specialists, as often as you need it, throughout the entire process.
Verified reviews
Trusted by people who needed a better way through probate
Rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot by people who wanted a simpler, more affordable way to handle probate, without the worry of getting it wrong.
Chose us over a solicitor
“Self explanatory and easy to use. Probably saved us £10k in solicitors fees. I had one query and somebody called me within 30 minutes and explained everything simply.”
Grant C.
Verified Trustpilot review
Put it off, then found us
“I was dreading probate but YouCanDoProbate really made things easier. I had been putting this job off for months.”
Verified customer
Verified Trustpilot review
Was sceptical, then surprised
“Initially I was suspect, you have to be. But what a great move to choose YCDP. A great friendly and professional service. Got through our probate with ease and total support.”
Verified customer
Verified Trustpilot review
Redundant solicitor
“It makes using a solicitor completely redundant. The online help is excellent. You can actually speak to a human.”
Stephen J.C.
Verified Trustpilot review
Saved thousands
“First class one-on-one support from experts on probate. Using YouCanDoProbate saved me thousands of pounds of legal expenses.”
Firebladeboy
Verified Trustpilot review
Supported through a difficult time
“Very straight forward and the step-by-step forms were a great help during a difficult time.”
Anne and Alan
Verified Trustpilot review
ICAEW Technology Accreditation
4.9 Excellent Trustpilot
AES 256-bit Encryption
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Verified reviews
Trusted by people who needed a better way through probate
Rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot by people who wanted a simpler, more affordable way to handle probate, without the worry of getting it wrong.
Chose us over a solicitor
“Self explanatory and easy to use. Probably saved us £10k in solicitors fees. I had one query and somebody called me within 30 minutes and explained everything simply.”
Grant C.
Verified Trustpilot review
Put it off, then found us
“I was dreading probate but YouCanDoProbate really made things easier. I had been putting this job off for months.”
Verified customer
Verified Trustpilot review
Was sceptical, then surprised
“Initially I was suspect, you have to be. But what a great move to choose YCDP. A great friendly and professional service. Got through our probate with ease and total support.”
Verified customer
Verified Trustpilot review
ICAEW Technology Accreditation
4.9 Excellent Trustpilot
AES 256-bit Encryption
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Is it right for your estate?
Is YouCanDoProbate right for your estate?
YouCanDoProbate works for nearly any estate in England and Wales, including estates with an inheritance tax liability. Here is what the platform covers, when it is worth a quick conversation first, and the small number of situations where a different route would be more appropriate.
Yes, the platform works for your estate
The person died on or after 1 January 2022
They were domiciled in England or Wales, or were a long-term UK resident living in England or Wales
PA1P and PA1A Probate forms
IHT400 Inheritance Tax forms and all applicable schedules
Estates with a Will
Estates without a Will (Intestacy Walkthrough included)
Full submission guidance: what to send, where, and how
Integrated written and video guidance
Save your progress and return any time
Unlimited support by phone, email, live chat and ticket
14-day money-back guarantee
The only additional cost is the official £526 Probate Registry fee for estates over £5,000, paid directly to HMCTS. Compare that to thousands in solicitor fees, for a process you’d still have to help with anyway.
Our story
Built by someone who faced exactly what you’re facing
YouCanDoProbate was created after our co-founder, a Chartered Accountant and software developer, had to apply for probate following his father’s death. Even with a financial background, he was shocked by how complicated and unclear the process was. He saw people paying solicitors thousands of pounds, or spending stressful months trying to manage it alone, never quite sure they’d got it right.
He looked for an affordable middle ground. There wasn’t one. So he set out to build what didn’t exist: an accurate, affordable platform that helps people complete probate properly, at their own pace, with expert support always close at hand.
Today, YouCanDoProbate is accredited for compliance by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and rated 4.9 Excellent on Trustpilot.
“Solicitors and banks have charged too much, for too little, for too long.”
Jonathan Friedman · Chartered Accountant and Co-Founder
Common questions
Still have questions?
Here are the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t answered here, our team is always happy to help, no obligation.
What’s the difference between this and doing it myself on the government website?
The government forms are free, but you’re left to understand the process, work out the calculations, apply the right exemptions, and choose the correct forms yourself. That’s where mistakes happen. YouCanDoProbate does all of that for you and gives you expert support along the way, so you can be confident it’s right.
How long does probate take?
Most of our customers receive their Grant of Probate within 3 to 6 weeks of posting their completed application. Processing times are set by HMCTS, not us, but submitting a complete and accurate application reduces the risk of delays.
Do I need any prior probate knowledge?
No. The platform is designed for people with no probate experience at all. It guides you through each step and does the calculations and form-filling for you.
What does it cost?
You pay one fixed price of £499 inc. VAT, with no hidden extras and no percentage of the estate. The only additional cost is the official Probate Registry fee of £526 for estates over £5,000, plus £2 per additional official copy, paid directly to HM Courts and Tribunals Service.
What support is available?
Unlimited support by phone, email, live chat, and support ticket from our UK-based experts. There’s also an integrated guidance section with written information and video instructions, available throughout the entire process.
Does it work if there is no Will?
Yes. The platform works whether there is a Will or not.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. Your progress is saved automatically, so you can work at your own pace and return whenever it suits you. There’s no time limit.
What if I’m not confident with computers?
The platform is built to be simple and intuitive, with clear instructions at every step. And if you get stuck, our UK-based team is only a call, email, or message away.
Is this a law firm?
No. YouCanDoProbate is an online platform that provides legal forms and guidance. It is not a substitute for legal advice on complex estate matters. If your estate involves unusual legal complexity, please speak to our team before you start.
You don’t have to pay high solicitor fees, and you don’t have to face probate alone, to get it right. Enter your details once, and YouCanDoProbate handles the calculations, the forms, and the tax, with expert support whenever you need it. Most of our customers receive their Grant of Probate within 3 to 6 weeks of posting.
There’s no rush. You can work at your own pace. But whenever you’re ready to begin, we’ll be here.
