'Do-It-Yourself' Probate & Inheritance Tax Platform
The easy and affordable way to apply for probate
Apply for probate yourself, without a solicitor’s bill and without the stress of figuring it out alone. Every form completed for you, with unlimited support by phone and email from our UK-based team. Only £499
YouCanDoProbate is the simplest way to apply for probate yourself
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.
Save thousands of pounds in professional fees
Solicitors charge £1,500 to £10,000+ for the same result we deliver for £499.
Ready to submit in a few hours, not months
Your completed forms can be ready within hours of registering.
Apply with the confidence it is done right
Every form completed from your answers, every calculation handled.
Everything worked out for you
The platform determines the estate position and the forms you need, calculates the estate's value and applies any exemptions.
Every form completed for you
Your Probate and Inheritance Tax forms come out ready to print, sign and post, with step by step submission instructions included.
Help whenever you need it
Built-in probate guidance and instructional videos sit alongside every step, plus unlimited UK support by phone, email and chat.
Save money, time and stress
Want to talk to us first? Call 0800 689 1447 · Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm
Try it risk-free · 14 Day Money Back Guarantee
You don't need to know anything about probate
YouCanDoProbate enables ANYONE to apply for probate, without any know-how, completing all of the necessary probate and any tax forms, so you don’t have the struggle and uncertainty of trying to do it on your own.
...Excellent! So, so easy. I wish I had found sooner. Thank you, I would definitely recommend to all...
Carol Fennell
Work through it at whatever pace suits you
Our user-friendly platform simplifies every step, handling all the estate calculations and applying any exemptions the estate is entitled to, without you needing to know how any of it works. Log in as often as you need, with your progress saved as you go, confident that everything has been done correctly.
...YOU DON'T NEED ANYONE. This is an amazing, user friendly system with as much support as you need. Highly recommended...
Adrian Jones
There's no more work than using a solicitor
Simply input the same information and details you would typically provide to a solicitor, and our platform will take care of the rest for you. The same work, without the wait and without the cost.
...It makes using a solicitor for this task completely redundant. Also, the online help is excellent as you can actually speak to a human...
STEPHEN JOHN CLARK
Your probate and any inheritance tax forms completed for you
Say goodbye to confusing legal jargon and trying to fill out complicated probate or tax forms. All the necessary forms are completed for you, ready to print, sign and post, with full instructions on exactly what to send and where to send it.
...Once completed and printed off, we sent off and our Grant of Probate was received 4 weeks later...
Customer - Bristol
Unlimited support by telephone and email
If you need any help, our friendly UK-based team is here to provide you unlimited support by telephone, email, ticket or chat. You can even share your platform screen with us, so we can see exactly what you see and guide you through it.
...first class one-on-one support from experts on probate. Using youcandoprobate saved me thousands of pounds of legal expenses!...
Firebladeboy
100% Risk free, 14 Day Money Back Guarantee
We take pride in the quality of our platform and services, with your satisfaction as our highest priority. That’s why we’re proud to offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for your peace of mind. T&C's apply.
...I would recommend youcandoprobate to everyone. Worth every penny. Solicitors had quoted me £8000...
Corinne Minords
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.
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PA1P and PA1A Probate forms
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IHT400 Inheritance Tax forms and schedules
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Estates with or without a Will
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Estates with assets outside the UK
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Spousal and Charitable exemptions
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Transfer of Nil Rate Band
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Residence Nil Rate Band (inc. transfer)
Whilst we aim to make the probate process simple and accessible for most estates, there are certain uncommon or intricate cases, particularly for some larger estates with specific complexities that our platform cannot accommodate.
You may still be able to use the platform in these situations. If you are unsure please speak to us before you start.
A claim for a Reduced Rate of Inheritance Tax. (Not available in the platform but can be completed independently).
If any of the following apply to the person who died or their estate you cannot use our platform. If you are unsure please speak to us before you start.

Not sure? Give us a call before you register and we'll tell you honestly.
Call 0800 689 1447
Some quick answers
Yes. The only additional cost is the £526 Probate Registry fee for estates over £5,000, paid directly to HMCTS. That fee applies whichever route you take. No hourly rates, no percentages, no extras.
No.