Probate

Assisted Probate Service

Get your probate application professionally completed and submitted in just 30 minutes, without abdicating your responsibility AND without spending a five-figure sum on a solicitor, with total peace of mind that you're doing absolutely the right thing by your loved ones.

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At Berkeley Weston, we help thousands of UK citizens obtain probate each year, without them having to use a solicitor, which means:

You don’t end up paying over the odds – solicitors typically charge a chunky percentage of an estate, which means you could easily end up paying £10,000+ for them to complete probate for you
Your application process doesn’t drag on – by not using a solicitor, you can control the controllables and ensure your side of the process is completed swiftly.

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Same Day Probate, from Berkeley Weston.

Our Same Day Probate service is exactly what it sounds like – we’ll get your probate application completed and submitted in just one day, and that’s it, you’re done.

And because we use the government’s digital platform to submit your application, you can expect to wait just 6-8 weeks for probate to be granted, rather than the 9-12 months it often takes with a solicitor.

A really excellent and cost effective service! The DIY Probate pack itself is brilliant, but we also used the Assisted Probate Service that was offered - this made it considerably easier for us, as it took all the pressure off, and the anxiety over which forms we needed to fill in. The cost was also considerably cheaper than going to a high street Probate Solicitor. Both Phil and Samantha were brilliant in explaining what was needed. The electronic templates they provided made it easier to know how to assess estate valuations for IHT. Communication throughout was excellent, and we were both prompted and well informed at each step. Phil completed the relevant IHT forms for us also and ensured we were happy with them before submission. It enabled us to obtain the Grant of Probate well ahead of expected schedule - in fact it only took 3 weeks after submission of the online probate application which Phil took us through step by step via video call. It included a post Probate meeting which was excellent and reassuring as to what final steps were needed to finalise estate matters I can highly recommend this service.

Hong Tseung

Here’s how it works:

Step 1

Book your Eligibility Call at the bottom of this page and we’ll check you’re eligible.

Step 2

If you are, we’ll complete your Eligibility Call, check your eligible, and if you are, we'll progress to Step 3.

Step 3

We’ll work through your application, asking you the relevant questions, and completing all relevant probate forms; typically the process takes about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Then we’ll submit the application for you. Job done.

Once probate is submitted, you just have to wait for it to be granted, which typically takes 3-4 weeks. Once it comes back, you can get on with closing and distributing the estate. If you need any help to make sure you’re doing that right, we’ll be happy to advise as part of our service.

Is Same Day Probate for you?

If you don’t like the idea of paying over a huge sum to a solicitor firm, just for them to dither and delay on your application, but you’ve also identified that you need an expert’s eyes on this, Same Day Probate is almost certainly for you.

Same Day Probate offers you several benefits:

You get probate done fast – we’ll get you scheduled in for a call without delay, and once that call is complete, so is your application; in stark contrast to using a solicitor, or having to find the time to do it yourself. And because you’ll be using the online application process through Same Day Probate, you cut your processing time to a minimum – typically 3-5 weeks, rather than the 5-6 months it takes to use a solicitor

You get peace of mind

Going DIY runs the risk of you getting something wrong, which can cause significant delay, and the potential for financial cost; Same Day Probate eliminates all that.

You get mental headspace

Knowing that probate is taken care of, means that one less thing for you to think about during what is one of the most stressful times of anyone’s life.

You retain control

Because you’re involved in the call, you’re not just ‘outsourcing’ your obligation, and you’ll have visibility at every stage.

You get expert tax guidance

Doing it yourself might save you a fee up front, but can result in a bigger CGT or IHT bill than is necessary; our tax experts will advise on the best ways for you to mitigate both.

The DIY Probate Pack was excellent. It was very clear and easy to follow. However, for my personal assurance I asked for help to complete everything and Phil and his staff could not have been more helpful. I contacted them a few times and they were always available and willing to answer any queries. As a firm, I would strongly recommend them to anyone dealing with Probate issues.

Lionel & Ruth Currie

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Get to the end of the probate process using our Same Day Probate service and if you’re not 100% satisfied, we’ll give you back every penny you’ve paid us, simple as that.

Your Investment

If eligible, your investment for Same Day Probate can be as little as £995 + VAT, for excepted estates.

If the IHT400 HMRC form is required, you can expect to pay more, but you can rest assured that it’ll be a fraction of the cost of using a solicitor.

And unlike solicitors, the fee is fixed at the outset, with zero hidden extras, and it can be paid back or reclaimed from the estate as a valid expense.

Next step – are you eligible?

Not every estate is eligible for Same Day Probate, so before we proceed, we need to make sure that yours is.

We do this with a very brief phone call, where we ask a handful of questions to understand whether you can benefit from this service.

If you can, we’ll get a date in for your application call, and get things in motion.

To book your Eligibility Call, just fill in the form below, and all being well, in just a few days, you can sit back, safe in the knowledge that your probate application has been submitted, with an expert eye ensuring that it’s been completed correctly.

Book the call now, and we’ll look forward to helping you gain peace of mind and get probate done, in under an hour…

Dealing with Weston and Berkeley was very good in all aspects. Having dealt with them previously 8 years ago for my late Father’s estate using the old paper/post method, which took nearly 3 months to complete. This time in order to deal with my now late Mother’s estate, we chose to use the new online service with Phil Weston personally dealing with the Goverment gateway application via a video conference call. This was so straightforward and professional at all times. The granted probate was completed in just over 3 weeks ! Phil and his team deserve all the accolades going for making this difficult process of dealing with a loved ones estate so straightforward and professional.

Neville Townsend

What our customers say:

Berkeley Weston Ltd DIY Probate

4.9

Based on 206 reviews

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Grant Perry

12:04 15 Mar 25

Dear Mr Weston and TeamThis is another commendation to add to the ones already sent to you by satisfied customers.My Mother passed away at the end of August and named me as an executor. I did initially consider doing all the Probate myself, but having struggled with the online Form for a while I started to worry, because some questions were not very clear. I found Berkeley Weston's DIY Probate service online and contacted you. My first email from you was on 1st November. I filled out the details necessary for the PA1 Probate Form and returned it to you. When you sent the completed PA1 back to me I noticed with interest that there were four questions I would have filled out wrongly, had I done it myself! Having signed the PA1 Form I returned it to you.I was delighted to receive my Letters of Grant of Probate on 20th December - the whole process having taken less than two months.I have already recommended you to friends who may need your service in the fairly near future, and will continue to do so, to anybody who needs help with filling out the PA1 ( probate) Form.I will just add that when I contacted my solicitor to ask for his help, he told me it would cost about £4,000 for the cost of executing the Will of my Mother, and could take up to a year to complete.SincerelyGrant Perry

Susan Barber

11:07 11 Mar 25

I thought this service was going to be too good to be true but, thankfully, I was wrong. Initially, I opted for the do-it-yourself option, which was a comprehensive pack but then following a telephone call with Sam P, I decided to go with the Assisted DIY Probate. Once we had collated all the information needed, we had a 'on line meet' with Phil who went through everything with us, and within half an hour or so, the application was finalised and posted out the same day. This was mid December, and we had Probate granted in the first week of January which was less than 4 weeks. An amazing service which Berkeley Weston made so much less daunting. Thank you to Phil and the BW Team.

Colette

14:00 10 Mar 25

Excellent, fast, hassle-free and cost-effective Assisted service with great advice and support from both Phil and Samantha. Definitely recommend using this service as they make it so easy at a decent price. (We had received a quote for five times the amount we paid to Berkeley Weston.)

Julia Leybourne

14:28 27 Feb 25

I found Berkeley Weston Ltd. DIY Probate by chance and I am so glad I did!They have made the whole process much less stressful than I anticipated.Their DIY pack is a mine of information at an exceptional price saving a lot of stress and keeping costs down.I would definitely recommend Berkeley Weston Ltd. to any person needing assistance through the probate process.

Beverley Crouch

12:54 26 Feb 25

The pack clearly explained the inheritance tax and probate process. The guidance in the pack enabled me to make my own submission saving time and money. I would thoroughly recommend the Berkeley Weston Ltd DIY Probate pack.

John McKay

13:42 11 Feb 25

Exceptional assistance and guidance in obtaining IHT400 clearance and Grant of Probate for my late wife’s estate. The process and form filling were rather daunting when one is at a personal low ebb. Berkley Weston aided this process and provided support which was much appreciated. Grant of Probate received in a much quicker time than I had expected.

Daphne Calver

16:36 03 Feb 25

I originally ordered the DIY Probate booklet and started following the steps. I had to do the inheritance tax and probate. I rang their office a couple of times and Samantha was very helpful and informative. I relised l was out of my depth and would feel much more confident if they were doing the legal work for me. Phil Weston took over for me and the inheritance tax and grant of probate were all completed in two months. I am extremely happy with their friendly and prompt service and would definitely recommend them.

Paul Baggott

11:16 03 Feb 25

We received the DIY Probate pack which looked good. But it was a stressful time so we decided to accept the assisted path which was very affordable.We had a Zoom meeting with Phil during which he completed the Probate Application form with us and for us.THIRTEEN DAYS LATER we received the Probate documents through the post. Easy peasy.The follow up phone call with Samantha cleared our doubts and ignorance about Capital gains tax on the property that is to be sold later.I recommend Phil and Berkeley/Wilson without reservation and they will be first in line if we ever need further legal assistance.

Richard

13:44 02 Feb 25

Superb service so glad I decided to use Berkeley Weston.Completely took the stress away at a difficult time .Phil and Samantha were superb they made the whole process simple and stress free.I would recommend them 100%Thank you Phil and Samantha

Hong Tseung

10:45 11 Jan 25

Adrian Harrison

13:39 08 Jan 25

The help we received from Berkeley Weston with obtaining Probate for my father-in-law’s estate was excellent. We were given lots of help with the process and getting Probate was then quite easy and quick. I would highly recommend them.

Neville Townsend

09:21 06 Jan 25

Dealing with Weston and Berkeley was very good in all aspects.Having dealt with them previously 8 years ago for my late Father’s estate using the old paper/post method, which took nearly 3 months to complete.This time in order to deal with my now late Mother’s estate, we chose to use the new online service with Phil Weston personally dealing with the Goverment gateway application via a video conference call.This was so straightforward and professional at all times.The granted probate was completed in just over 3 weeks !Phil and his team deserve all the accolades going for making this difficult process of dealing with a loved ones estate so straightforward and professional.

Peter Webster

11:12 26 Dec 24

An amazing source of information that will guide you in obtaining probate easily and swiftly. The information is given in stages so you are not overwhelmed in what needs doing. I really appreciated the various letter templates that are provided to enable you to contact relevant banks and other organisations. This is a five star product and the best book that I acquired before starting the probate process. I say book, but in reality I only really used the internet based version, which is even less overwhelming than the printed version. Thanks to the DIY Probate Pack I was able to move forward at each stage of the process with confidence, enabling probate to be obtained quicker than expected.

Peter Vosper

15:41 10 Dec 24

Hi Phil, Thank u so much for helping me applying for probate. My late sister lived in Birmingham but I reside in North Wales so it ceated a few problems to say the least. I find it difficult to travel so if was so helpful when I initially received your probate pack. Following on your service was excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful and answered any problems that cropped up. Once again many thanks for your help and I would recommend your company any time.Kind regards, Peter.

Michael Grant

19:06 17 Nov 24

The DIY Pack was a great help to me being the Executor of my sister's estate. The detail has been clearly assembled by professionals with experience and clarity of thought as probate is a complex subject. It is extremely well written and a comprehensive insight how to navigate and accomplish grant of probate.An excellent product well worth the £29 price tag.

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