The London Probate Company is proud to provide:

• The Fastest Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration service in London
• A guaranteed, low fixed fee service and nothing to pay upfront
• A full range of practical and legal services such as Property Sales, Conveyancing and Title Transfers
• Dedicated Probate solicitors and experts regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• A Friendly and empathetic team
• A plain English approach, avoiding complex legal jargon

Understanding Probate

Probate is required to protect the assets of the deceased person and to ensure that those assets pass only to the persons who are legally entitled to inherit them.

Whether the deceased left a Will or not, if Probate is required or is requested by a financial institution it must be applied for through the Probate Court.

It is the responsibility of the ‘Executors’ named in a Will or the ‘Administrators’ when there is no Will, to conduct the administration of the deceased’s estate which includes obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

How do I get a Grant of Probate?

If you do need to obtain Probate you must assess the size of the estate and establish the legal complexities involved. Once you have diagnosed the type of Probate application required you must then assess and value the estate and fill out the relevant forms to both the Probate Court and the HMRC. Once the forms have been completed you will need to book an appointment at the Probate Court to attend an interview along with the submitted application.

Once Probate has been obtained you must ensure that any outstanding debts are settled before you look to pay the net proceeds of the estate to the beneficiaries.

Establishing the beneficiaries must be done by the wishes left in a Will or by applying the laws of intestacy where there is no Will.

The London Probate Company can help

We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf. Our service will obtain the grant in only 5-7 weeks whereas doing it yourself takes an average of 8-12 weeks.

As part of our fixed fee we will:

• Provide you with a dedicated Probate case manager
• Assess the value and legal complexities of the estate
• Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
• Accurately identify the type of Probate application you will require
• Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application
• Complete the Probate Application PA1 & the relevant HMRC forms IHT 205, 217 or 400
• Draft a legal oath for you to swear
• Make the application to the Probate Court on your behalf
• Obtain the Probate and securely send two copies to you
• Provide you with a copy of the Land Registry Title Deeds (if there is a property in the estate)
• Provide you with a free and secure document collection service

How much does this service cost?

There is a fixed fee for our service of £589* which is inclusive of VAT.

Many probate solicitors in London charge an hourly rate and some also charge a further percentage based on the value of the estate. Hourly rates leave executors or administrators unsure how much they will be paying at the end of the process.

Our fully inclusive probate service means that you know from the start how much you will pay and you can always talk to us freely without worrying that the clock is ticking.

Our friendly, knowledgeable and helpful team of probate experts will look after you through every stage of the process and are on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have.