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We make probate in England & Wales Simple

The passing of a family member or friend can be stressful and upsetting. It can be made a more challenging experience when you are responsible for being the executor. At such a hard time, working out the fees, legals and complicated administrative procedures are probably the last things on your mind.

What Does The Probate Company Do?

Our probate solicitors have great legal, accountancy and administrative skills. But more important, they are good with people and support them through the probate journey.

As a probate company, we understand the legals of probate. In addition, we understand wills and probate and are experts in knowing the legal terms used in wills. 

We can also help you make sense of what happens and who gets what when someone passes without having a will, which is called dying intestate.

Our probate solicitors are experts in the tax sector and will assist with dealing with Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax. In addition, various tax returns will need to be completed when dealing with an estate. Finally, our probate experts will deal with HMRC, ensuring all available tax exemptions and reliefs are applied and that an accurate tax calculation and payment deadlines are met.

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Do I Need A Probate Solicitor?

Using a probate solicitor isn't the law in England and Wales, but carrying out probate yourself could become problematic, so it shouldn't be entered into lightly. Probate can be a long and timely process involving many hours of administrative work that could take over a year to complete.



You could be held legally or financially responsible if you make any mistakes when carrying out the probate process. If you instruct a probate solicitor to do this on your behalf, they will take responsibility for their work.

Why Choose The Probate Company

Fixed Fees Available

Fast Turnaround

Regulated Solicitors

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What is the process with getting probate? 

Contact a member of our team by filling out our online form or call 03332 004894

Arrange for a member of our team to discuss the options available.

Receive your free no obligation quote.

Arrange a suitable date for a home visist or phone call 

FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • A will is in place, but where do we start?

    If there is a will in place and probate is required, then the executor must apply for a probate grant. If there is no will, the administrator will need to apply for a grant of letters of administration.

  • Do I need probate for a small estate?

    It depends on the size of the estate and the value of the assets. If it's a small estate with no property and less than £5,000 in the bank, probate isn't needed. This is due to some assets and small amounts of money can be dealt with without applying for probate.

  • Whose responsible for getting probate?

    If the person who died had a will in place, the Will would name one or more executors, and it would be their responsibility to apply for probate. If there is no will, then inheritance rules called the rules of intestacy would determine who is responsible for gaining probate.

  • Do I need probate to sell a property?

    If a property is held in the deceased person's name, then probate will be required to sell it. If the house is held in joint tenant's names, then surviving owner wants to sell the property. They can do so with a copy of the deceased's death certificate.

  • Where is your main office?

    Our main office is based in Norfolk but we have a national team of local specialists to get you through Probate and get your rightful inheritance in the quickest possible time frame.


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