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What is ICAEW Accreditation, and Why Does it Matter?

When you are dealing with probate and Inheritance Tax after a bereavement, the last thing you need is to worry about whether the platform you are using is trustworthy and accurate. That is where ICAEW accreditation matters.

Who are the ICAEW?

The ICAEW is the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. It is one of the most respected professional bodies in the UK, responsible for regulating Chartered Accountants and upholding standards in accountancy, finance, and taxation. The ICAEW does not grant its endorsement lightly.

What is the ICAEW Technology Accreditation?

The ICAEW’s Technology Accreditation programme independently assesses software products designed to help users with financial, accounting, or compliance tasks. Products accepted into the scheme are tested rigorously by independent assessors at RSM.

To receive accreditation, a product must demonstrate:

  • Technical accuracy: the calculations and outputs must be correct
  • Compliance: the forms and processes must align with current HMRC and Probate Registry requirements
  • Usability: the product must be accessible to members of the public, not just trained professionals
  • Support: users must have access to appropriate help when they need it

Why does this matter for probate software?

Probate and Inheritance Tax involve detailed calculations with real financial consequences. An error in the IHT400, a missed exemption, or an incorrect estate valuation can result in delays, HMRC queries, or an unexpected tax bill. ICAEW accreditation gives you an independent guarantee that the platform has been assessed by qualified professionals and found to meet the required standard.

Is YouCanDoProbate ICAEW accredited?

Yes. YouCanDoProbate holds ICAEW Technology Accreditation and was the first browser-based probate application platform to receive it. Our IHT400, supplementary schedules, exemption calculations, and probate application forms have all been independently assessed and confirmed to be accurate and compliant.

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Very professional set up

Very professional set up. My contact Tom was knowledgeable friendly and efficient. I would recommend this service to anyone dealing with probate.

Ken
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Simple to use & follow

A very straightforward process to follow that demystifies the complexities when dealing with someone’s estate. Yes, you have to do a lot of the leg work in gathering the information first but you may well have to do that anyway when dealing with a solicitor. I found the website simple to use with an easy step by step process. The support information and guides were very helpful. When I did have an issue with printing the IHT forms, raising a ticket was easy and I had a response within an hour. It is a very affordable price that has saved us thousands of pounds. It would be good if you could now integrate using the online Probate application process rather than print out the forms in the future. Very recommended.

Heather Roberts
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From the beginning I have had helpful…

From the beginning I have had helpful advice. Tom has shown oodles of patience. My hearing is not of the best, neither is my eyesight, but I plodded on with his gentle pushing. I have not finished yet, a paper has gone missing which will hold up the finish for a few days. Which this service had been available four years ago!!!

Hazel Stone
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YouCanDoProbate.

YouCanDoProbate were very helpful when things needed explaining a little more, The questionnaire needed a bit of research to get the information needed but overall things went smoothly.

Maxi
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YCDP gave me the control I desired

After the death of my beloved Father, I didn’t want the costly, frustrating, time consuming process of dealing with solicitors regarding what I thought was a legal process. It is in fact an administrative task which everyone is capable of doing. I decided to go ahead with YCDP and if it was sucessful for me I would share my experience so that everyone could make YCDP their first consideration before speaking to solicitors. The Support team/Tom are 10 out of 10 as they helped me with all my questions right from the start and along the journey. I have never experienced service support of this high standard EVER across any section.

K S WILLIS
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I am so glad I found this online…

I am so glad I found this online company. I was a bit sceptical at first but as the cost of using a solicitor was fairly considerable I decided to opt for this. I am glad I did. The Probate Platform was easy to use and on the odd occasion that I had a query the telephone support was great. I have just been informed by HMCTS that the application has been approved. I have no hesitation in recommending this company.

John McGuire
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Straightforward and easy to use system

Straightforward and easy to use system. Definitely recommended.

AlanT
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As it says

As it says; “You can do Probate” all be it with a little help from the team who are really great. I had my doubts initially but I have managed to complete all of the forms and get my application in for my Mothers estate, and I am in my 70S. It was interesting that funeral expenses are an expense rather than a liability but I suppose if we think about it, it is. Many thanks to the team. I can just wait and see how long it takes to get it from here.

Graham Trim
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Easy and very cheap DIY probate with…

Easy and very cheap DIY probate with full money back guarantee

caba sinko
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Supportive staff team. Confidence.

The staff team were supportive and return calls were reasonably prompt, its important to account for other customers feeling swamped by the experience too. The online forms were clear and the finance running totals displayed at the top of the form so calculations are as exact to the info you put in to the form. I liked the fact that I felt more confident in completing probate, that I did not feel silly when asking questions. The team are respectful and account for the emotional situation you fnd yourself in.

Betty Tuur
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Awesome and helpful

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. Both the site and the You Can Probate team have been awesome and helpful. It has made this process much easier to understand and without the need to pay over the top for a solicitor.

Zoë Greenslade
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My mother died in March this year and I…

My mother died in March this year and I now have an IHT421 AND Probate. Very happy with the process and occasional need to call for guidance. Callbacks were always prompt and informed. The idea of having a named case worker is as particularly helpful.

Mike B
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