Probate Services
Applying for Probate
Applying for probate is often the first formal legal step following a death. It gives the executor the authority to deal with the estate.
We ensure the application is prepared correctly, reducing delays and avoiding the common mistakes that can hold up the process.
What We Assist With
This service is suitable where executors wish to administer the estate themselves but want professional support to ensure the probate application is completed correctly and without delay.
- Grants of Probate (where there is a will)
- Letters of Administration (where there is no will)
- Straightforward and more complex estates
- Estates requiring inheritance tax reporting
- Estates including property in England or Wales
- Reviewing the will and advising on its validity
Typical Fee Range
£900 – £1,500
Including VAT. Disbursements are additional. See full fee information.
How the Process Works
Initial Discussion
We discuss the estate with you, review the will (if there is one) and explain the process clearly.
Gather Information
We collect details of the estate's assets and liabilities and prepare the necessary documentation.
Prepare the Application
We prepare the probate application and any supporting documents, including the inheritance tax return where required.
Submit to the Probate Registry
We submit the application to the Probate Registry and deal with any queries that arise.
Grant Issued
Once the grant is issued, you have the legal authority to deal with the estate's assets.
Ready to Take the First Step?
We offer a confidential initial discussion to help you understand the process and your options. There is no obligation to proceed.
No obligation — talk through your options first · Clear fees confirmed in writing
Free Confidential Enquiry
Request a Callback
Complete the form below and our probate team will be in touch. No obligation — strictly confidential.
Our Probate Team
Speak to a Member of Our Team
Nikolina Vukovic
Legal Executive — Wills, Trusts & Estates
Nikolina specialises in probate, wills, trusts and estate administration. She supports clients through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives — from straightforward administrations to complex estates involving property, inheritance tax and sensitive family circumstances.
Darren Steele
Senior Private Client Executive · STEP Member
Darren has worked in the legal sector since 1998 and has been a STEP member since 2011. He specialises in wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate — with particular expertise in inheritance tax planning and complex estate structuring.
Laura Kirton
Wills & Probate Solicitor · 10 Years Qualified
Laura is a qualified solicitor with ten years' post-qualification experience, specialising in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. Known for her calm, methodical approach, she brings both legal expertise and genuine insight to every matter — particularly in emotionally complex family situations.
David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
David is our first point of contact for clients enquiring about probate and estate planning. He brings a warm, personable approach to what can be a sensitive subject — and clients consistently remark on how at ease he makes them feel. Discreet, approachable, and thorough.