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Need a Grant of Probate?

Straightforward Probate Guidance

Need a Grant of Probate?

You can apply for probate yourself — with the right guidance

Probate can feel daunting at first, but for many estates the process is manageable without paying a solicitor thousands of pounds.

This free guide turns the process into clear, practical steps, so you know what to do, what to prepare and where the common pitfalls lie.

  • Written in plain English
  • Based on 21 years’ experience
  • No obligation
  • Instant download

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Phil Weston, DIY Probate founder

Hello, I’m Phil Weston
Founder of DIY Probate and author of the guide.

Over the past two decades, I’ve helped more than 36,000 families deal with probate clearly, confidently and at a sensible cost.

What’s inside

A practical roadmap from first steps to the Grant

No legal fog and no unnecessary padding — just the information you need to move the application forward.

1

Work out what the estate is worthIdentify the assets, debts and information you need.
2

Deal with inheritance tax requirementsUnderstand which forms and figures may apply.
3

Prepare the probate applicationComplete the key stages in the right order.
4

Gather the supporting documentsA clear checklist of what to have ready.
5

Submit and pay the correct feesAvoid delays caused by missing information.
6

Know what happens nextUnderstand the timescales and the next steps.
7

Recognise when to get helpKnow which complications need specialist advice.
8

Make sense of the terminologyA useful plain-English probate glossary.

Avoid costly delays

The mistakes that catch people out

Most probate applications are not rejected because the family is incapable. They are delayed because one important detail was missed.

Incorrect estate values can lead to questions, corrections and avoidable delays.
The wrong tax form can slow the application before it has properly begun.
Missing documents often mean the court cannot progress the application.
Distributing too early may expose the executor to personal risk.

Why families use it

Clarity, confidence and control

01

Save money

Avoid paying thousands in professional fees where the estate is suitable for a DIY application.

02

Stay organised

Follow a logical sequence, with the documents and figures gathered at the right time.

03

Avoid mistakes

Spot the common errors that cause applications to be queried or delayed.

04

Move forward

Replace uncertainty with a practical next step you can take today.

★★★★★

“It guided us through the process and we obtained probate within five weeks of submitting the application. I highly recommend the pack.”

Marylynn Cook
★★★★★

“Clear and helpful information which took us through the process of probate. We could not have done it without this guidance.”

Sue Newton

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  • Step-by-step probate guidance
  • Common mistakes explained
  • Useful document checklist
  • Plain-English terminology

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Why the guide is free

Useful first. Help available if you need it.

Phil believes families should be able to understand their options before deciding whether to pay for help. The guide gives you a genuine starting point at no cost.

If you decide you would benefit from more support, our optional probate packs are available — but there is no pressure and no obligation.

36,000+ families helped since 2004.