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Probate

  • Fixed-Fee We will give you a fixed-fee quote with no obligation and a price-match guarantee.
  • Hassle-free We take care of everything and take on full legal and financial responsibility, so you are protected.
  • Fixed-Fee We're experts at administering estates and can prepare probate applications in as little as a week.

Why choose our fixed-fee probate service?

  • What you see is what you'll pay We'll give you a fixed-fee probate quote up-front, based on the information you give us - not a percentage or an hourly rate.
  • We'll take care of everything While some probate lawyers and solicitors only apply for the grant of probate, we do everything involved in settling the estate.
  • You and your family are protected When we settle an estate, our probate service also takes on full legal and financial responsibility, so, you are fully covered, at no extra cost.
  • Access your inheritance earlier We work with professionals to help you access your inheritance earlier - you spend less time waiting.
  • There is no deposit Money is the last thing you want to worry about when a loved one dies. So we don't ask for a deposit: we'll take our fee later on.
  • We'll keep you in the loop We offer a dedicated personal representative for every account, so you'll always know what's going on.

What is probate?

Probate is a legal term often used to describe the entire process of settling someone's estate when they die. It can also simply refer to the process of applying for, and receiving, a grant of probate: a legal document that can be used to prove your right to administer an estate.

Many probate solicitors and specialists offer a full service - getting the grant, gathering up the estate and transferring it on to those who should inherit. Others just deal with the grant application. Here at Beyond, we can do both: just tell us what you need, and our expert legal team will take care of it.

When is Probate Needed?

  • It's a legal document that is submitted when a person dies.
  • Probate is needed before any administration of the deceased's estate can start.
  • It can involve sorting out all claims, distributing assets left in the Will and making sure all legal and financial affairs are in order.

What is a fixed-fee probate service?

While some probate solicitors will charge you an hourly rate, or take a percentage of the estate, we will give you a quote up-front, right at the beginning. This quote is valid for 30 days while you decide if we're a good fit for you.

Our quotes are based on what you tell us about what you need. Perhaps it's just help getting the grant of representation, or maybe you would like us to sell a home or help you rehome pets. Whatever it is, we can take care of it.
If what you need changes, we'll happily give you an updated quote at any stage.

Do I need probate?

If it's a small estate, you may not need a grant of probate to access things like bank accounts. If you are the spouse of someone who has died, and all property, assets and funds were held jointly, you will also likely be able to access the estate without one. But there are a lot of other things to think about when it comes to settling the estate - making sure that tax forms are filled out correctly, notifying the right companies, paying debts, setting up trusts and any number of other small details. We can help with that. When you call our probate helpline, we'll ask you a few simple questions to check whether you really need professional help, and if so, which of our probate services best fits your situation. And if you don't need us - the call hasn't cost you a thing.

There is no will - what do I do?

When someone dies without leaving a will (known as dying 'intestate'), their estate is inherited by their closest living relative - usually their spouse or their children.
The probate process is much the same, except that letters of administration are applied for instead of a grant of probate (see above). You can still use a probate service to sort out the estate.

Don't I need a probate solicitor to do probate?

There is no requirement to use a solicitor for probate. We do have qualified legal and financial specialists on our team who have helped thousands of families through the probate process. However, we don't call ourselves probate solicitors or lawyers, because our team is made up of all kinds of experts, all of whom handle probate all day, every day.
Legally, anyone can take on the responsibility of probate administration, although many prefer to leave this complicated and stressful task to a professional.

I already have a family solicitor for probate...

It's a good idea to compare probate professionals on price and the services they include before settling on one. You can change your probate provider even if your family solicitor is named as one of the executors in the will.

When comparing will and probate services, helpful questions to ask are: the professional / solicitor's fees for probate; whether that fee is a percentage of the estate, an hourly rate, or a fixed fee; whether the fee will increase in the event of a claim or complication; and what they will do in return for that fee.

Making a difficult time easier

Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough therefore, we at Honey, aim to provide a service that will make the administration of an estate as stress free as possible. Our team of professionals, with over 40 years of experience between them, can smoothly guide you through the most complex or simplest of estates.

How could I benefit from this service?

  • Dealing with estate administration has many duties and responsibilities.
  • It can be a huge burden on a person who is already enduring great emotional distress after losing a loved one.
  • Probate can be a complicated process, and it's very important that it is completed accurately.