How it works
The simple way to apply for probate.
All you have to do is enter the same information you would need to collect and provide to a solicitor, and our platform takes care of the rest.
Register, login and begin
There is nothing to install and nothing to prepare. Register, log in and get immediate access to the platform. No waiting. No approval process. Log in as soon as you are ready and start working through the process at your own pace.
Follow our clear, easy to use walkthrough at your own pace
Our platform will guide you through the necessary questions about the person who has died and their Estate. We’ve simplified it all for you so that all the information is gathered correctly, quickly and easily. Log in and out as often as you need, with your progress automatically saved as you go.
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell

All of the calculations and exemptions are done for you
The estate position, financial value and any inheritance tax due, with every exemption the estate is entitled to, all worked out automatically.
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell

Generate your completed probate application and any inheritance tax forms
All of the forms needed to apply will be automatically completed for you. So you can be sure nothing was missed, our platform won’t let you generate your forms until you have provided all the required information.
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell

Print, sign and post any inheritance tax forms and your probate application
We provide clear, step-by-step submission instructions and guidance of where to sign your forms, which documents to include, where to send them, and the correct way to post them.
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell

Unlimited help and support avilable whenever you need it
Unlimited support by telephone and email. There is video guidance throughout, and if you get stuck you can share your platform screen with us so we can see exactly what you see.
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell
Everything you need to know
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"A foolproof, proven way for ordinary members of the public to obtain probate themselves, in the easiest way possible without having to pay a solicitor."
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Everything included, from forms to expert support
Getting probate has always meant either paying an expensive solicitor or struggling to do it on your own. So we created an online platform to change that. You enter the same information you'd give a solicitor, and it will do the rest.
Forms and Schedules
Probate forms completed
Your PA1P or PA1A completed in full from your answers, whether or not there is a Will.
Inheritance tax forms completed
Where an IHT400 is required, it is completed for you along with every accompanying schedule.
Works with or without a Will (Intestacy)
Applications for a Grant of Probate and for Letters of Administration are both fully supported.
Non-applying executor forms
Where an executor is not applying, the additional forms required are generated alongside your application. (Excluding PA11).
Beneficiary schedules
A full schedule of beneficiaries and their entitlements, produced for your own records and reference.
Estate expenses schedules
Funeral costs, debts and administration expenses itemised into a clear schedule for your own records.
Calculations and Exemptions
The estate position worked out
The platform determines whether the estate is excepted, and therefore which forms your application needs.
Full estate valuation
Every asset, debt and expense is calculated for you, giving the complete financial value of the estate.
Transfer of Nil Rate Band
Automatic calculation and application of any available Transfer of Nil Rate Band exemption to the estate from a pre-deceased spouse or civil partner.
Residence Nil Rate Band
The Residence Nil Rate Band and any transferable portion from a pre-deceased spouse or civil partner are applied without you needing to know the rules.
Spousal and Charitable exemptions
Any exemption the estate is entitled to is identified and applied to your figures automatically.
Assets held outside the UK
Foreign property, accounts and investments are handled within your application in the same way.
Using the platform
Access from anywhere
Use it on a computer, tablet or phone, switching between them whenever it suits you.
No need to finish in one go
Work through it over days or weeks, logging in and out as often as you need.
Everything saved automatically
Your answers are saved for you as you enter them, so nothing is ever lost.
Track your progress
A traffic light menu shows what is complete and what is still outstanding at a glance.
Nothing to install
Everything runs in your browser, with no software to download and nothing to set up.
Change anything, any time
Go back and amend any answer, and regenerate your forms if you spot something afterwards.
Help and Guidance
Probate knowledge base
Plain English articles covering valuations, asset types, inheritance tax and everything in between.
Step by step user guide
Written guidance integrated into the platform, available whenever you need it.
Video guidance throughout
Short videos showing exactly what to do at each stage, including how to submit.
Full submission instructions
Exactly what to print, what to sign, what to enclose and where to send it.
Unlimited expert support
Telephone and email support whenever you need it, for as long as your application takes.
In-platform screen share facility
Share your screen with our team so we can see what you see and guide you.
Security and Accreditation
Bank level encryption
Your information is protected with AES 256-bit encryption, the standard used by online banking.
Two-factor authentication
Secure login with a second verification step, so only you can access your application.
ICAEW accredited
Independently accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Rated 4.9 out of 5 by people who have applied for probate themselves using the platform.
14 Day Money Back Guarantee
If it turns out not to be for you, you can request a full refund within 14 days.
Your data stays private
Your information is used only for your application and is never sold or shared.
YouCanDoProbate works for nearly all estates
Whether you only need to submit Probate forms, or Inheritance Tax forms are required as well. The platform is available for estates where the person lived in England or Wales and died on or after 1 January 2022.
Still not sure about something? Call us on 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
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One time payment
£499
including VAT
Additional costs: The probate registry fee of £526 (for all estates over £5,000) and any additional official copies at £2 each. (Payable directly to HM Courts and Tribunals Service by cheque or postal order, enclosed with your application forms).
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