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Real stories from people who did probate themselves
Thousands of people have used YouCanDoProbate to apply for probate without a solicitor, saving money, time, and stress at one of the hardest times in their lives. Here’s what they found.
Many of our customers were sceptical at first. Here’s what they discovered.
Applying for probate seems like it should require a solicitor. Most of us have been told that for years. So it’s natural to wonder whether a £499 platform can really do what it promises. These reviews come from people who wondered exactly the same thing, and then found out for themselves.
The savings
“It saved me thousands”
The cost of a solicitor stops many people in their tracks. Our customers tell us again and again how much they saved, without sacrificing accuracy or support.
Saved £10k
“Probably saved us £10k in solicitors fees. I had one query and somebody called me within 30 minutes and explained everything simply.”
Grant Champion
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Thousands saved
“First class one-on-one support from experts on probate. Using YouCanDoProbate saved me thousands of pounds of legal expenses.”
Firebladeboy
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Beat a £1,000 quote
“Having been quoted over £1,000 from a solicitor, the cost of using YouCanDoProbate was such a saving.”
Mrs Sally Baxter
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A fraction of the cost
“You have to supply a solicitor with the information anyway, so why not use YouCanDoProbate for a fraction of the cost? I couldn’t have completed this application without their help.”
Mrs L Whitfield
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£7k quote avoided
“I had been quoted £5,000 to £7,000 for a solicitor to do my mum’s probate. It was very easy. When I did have a query, it was answered really quickly.”
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No percentage fee
“I had talked to a solicitor who wanted 1 to 5 percent of the value of the house. Then I found YouCanDoProbate. Any questions I had were only a phone call away.”
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Those who were sceptical at first
“Initially I was suspect, but what a great move”
Trusting an online platform with something this important takes a leap. So many of our customers started out unsure, and finished glad they took the chance.
Suspect at first
“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.”
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Pleasantly surprised
“Probably like so many, probate can be a little daunting once you start to look into it. I was surprised that this service was a fraction of the price I had come across previously.”
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Smoother than expected
“I can’t believe how incredibly smooth the probate process was. I was on the verge of hiring a solicitor, which would have cost me a small fortune.”
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Couldn’t believe it
“I seriously cannot believe the money I have saved by doing probate myself.”
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Those who had been putting it off
“I had been dreading this for months”
Probate is easy to defer. It feels heavy and complicated. Time and again, customers tell us starting was the hardest part, and the platform made it far simpler than they feared.
Dreaded it for months
“I was dreading probate but YouCanDoProbate really made things easier. I had been putting this job off for months.”
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Wish I’d found it sooner
“So, so easy. I wish I’d found it sooner. I put off doing probate thinking it would be bad, but it was fine.”
Carol Fennell
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Nearly hired a solicitor
“I was on the verge of hiring a solicitor at a cost of £1,503. I searched online and came across YouCanDoProbate. Once completed we received probate forms back within 2 weeks.”
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Hassle taken away
“When life is at its trickiest and you are expected to navigate probate, this service takes all the hassle out of it.”
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The simplicity
“So much easier than I expected”
For most people, the biggest worry is just not knowing where to start. Time and again, our customers tell us the platform turned a daunting task into something genuinely manageable.
Guided from the start
“I didn’t even know where to start, but as soon as you register, it guides you step by step. It made a complicated system really simple.”
Lucia
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Granted in 2 weeks
“Makes everything really simple. Got probate granted in 2 weeks!”
Andre
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Intuitive and clear
“Very straightforward and intuitive system with excellent support. A most cost effective solution. We obtained probate within 12 weeks.”
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The perfect compromise
“I wanted to have a go at doing probate myself but did not have the confidence to go it alone. This platform was the perfect compromise and saved us thousands in solicitors fees.”
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The support
“There was always someone to help”
Knowing you can reach a real person makes a huge difference. Our UK-based support team comes up again and again in reviews, and it’s one of the things our customers value most.
Speak to a human
“It makes using a solicitor completely redundant. The online help is excellent. You can actually speak to a human.”
Stephen John Clark
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Patient helpline
“I called their helpline on a few occasions. They were always very patient and solved my issues.”
Martin Greaney
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Advice before committing
“The team are happy to talk you through the options before you commit and make sure the software will work for you.”
Simon Hawkins
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Guided every step
“I can’t thank my advisor enough for all his patience and help. He guided me every step of the way.”
Rona Lamont
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Never felt alone
“This service took the fear out of the process as I didn’t feel alone with no support.”
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A weight off their shoulders
“A genuine help during a difficult time”
Behind every application is a family managing a loss. We’re proud that the platform helps make a difficult time just a little bit easier.
Help when it mattered
“Very straight forward and the step-by-step forms were a great help during a difficult time.”
Anne and Alan
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Grant in 5 to 6 weeks
“Thank you for making this a smooth process at a difficult time. Our Grant of Probate was received only 5 to 6 weeks after the application reached the probate office.”
Hilary Spain
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Done after a loss
“I wanted to do the probate after my wife passed away. After I answered the questions and gave the figures, the form was produced correctly. The cost was nowhere near that of a solicitor.”
Keith Martin
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Join the thousands who got it right themselves
You don’t have to pay high solicitor fees, and you don’t have to face probate alone, to get it right.
