A solicitor-designed platform that guides you through every step of probate with templates, checklists and professional support if you need it.
Our interactive DIY Probate platform walks you through every stage:
This is the exact platform you’ll use to complete probate.
When you sign up you get access to a secure online portal that walks you through the probate process step by step.
Inside the platform you will find:
You log in and simply work through each stage in order.
(We’ve made Probate super simple)
Step 1: Create your account
You’ll get instant access to the the DIY Probate portal. You’ll be able to work through the process straight away.
Step 2: Gather information
Use our checklists and templates to record assets and liabilities.
Step 3: Work through the probate stages
Track your progress as your work through tasks. Our auto save feature will save your progress, so you can always pick up where you left off!
Step 4: Complete the forms and apply for probate
Follow our guidance to submit your probate application with confidence.
We created the DIY Probate Platform because we were tired of seeing families pay enormous legal fees for work that, in many cases, they can do themselves with the right guidance.
This platform was built by a qualified solicitor and an experienced probate team who understand the system inside out. It gives you the structure, documents and clarity you need to complete probate correctly, confidently and at your own pace.
Solicitors often charge 1–5% of the estate value for probate work. On a £300,000 estate that could mean fees of £3,000–£15,000.
DIY Probate gives you the tools and guidance to complete the process yourself for a fixed fee.
Solicitors often charge 1–5% of the estate value for probate work. On a £300,000 estate that could mean fees of £3,000–£15,000.
DIY Probate gives you the tools and guidance to complete the process yourself for a fixed fee.
Yes. In fact, many executors choose to handle probate themselves. Especially when the estate is relatively straightforward and there are no disputes between beneficiaries.
Probate is largely an administrative process. It involves gathering information about the deceased’s assets and liabilities, completing the relevant inheritance tax forms, and applying to the Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate.
The DIY Probate Platform was designed to guide you through this process step by step. It explains what needs to be done at each stage, provides templates and checklists, and helps you avoid common mistakes.
If you feel unsure at any point, professional support is available.
Probate can feel overwhelming at first, particularly if you have never dealt with estate administration before. Much of the difficulty comes from not knowing where to start or what order things should be done in.
With the right structure and guidance, most executors find the process manageable.
The DIY Probate Platform breaks probate down into clear stages and explains each task in plain English. It also provides templates, downloadable resources and practical guidance to help you complete each step confidently.
Probate is usually required when someone has died leaving assets that need to be formally administered by an executor.
You will typically need probate if the deceased owned property in their sole name. However, many banks require probate for saving over £5000. Funds in bank accounts or investments cannot be released without a Grant of Probate.
However, not every estate requires probate. Smaller estates or assets held jointly may pass automatically to the surviving owner.
If you are unsure whether probate is required, you can use our Probate Checker to find out.
When you join the platform you receive access to a structured online portal designed to guide you through the probate process.
Inside the platform you will find:
Step by step guidance through the probate process
Clear explanations of inheritance tax requirements
Downloadable templates and letter templates
Spreadsheets for recording assets and liabilities
Checklists and progress tracking tools
Access to professional support if you need help
You simply work through each section at your own pace, completing tasks and marking them as complete as you go.
It’s £39.99 for lifetime access. There are no on-going subscriptions. That’s a significate saving, when compared with using a solicitor.
Many solicitors charge a percentage of the estate value for probate services, often between 1% and 5%.
For example, on a £300,000 estate this could mean legal fees of £3,000 to £15,000.
The DIY Probate Platform offers a fixed fee alternative, giving you the guidance, tools and templates you need to complete probate yourself while keeping costs under control.
Although the platform is designed to be easy to follow, probate can sometimes raise questions depending on the circumstances of the estate.
If you need reassurance or guidance, you can book a call with one of our probate specialists. We can help you understand what to do next and ensure you are moving forward with confidence.
If the estate turns out to be more complex than expected, you can also upgrade to our full probate administration service.
