For Executors
Probate application, IHT, estate administration, beneficiary disputes, and executor liability.
Common Problems
Legal Tools & Calculators
Do you need a grant of probate?
Estate value + property + joint accounts → whether a grant is needed.
Probate Fee Estimator
Estimate the probate application fee, additional copy certificate costs, and assess whether inheritance tax may apply based on estate value, nil-rate band, and residence nil-rate band thresholds.
Inheritance Tax Basic Checker
Estimate the inheritance tax liability on an estate using the 2026/27 nil-rate band (£325,000), residence nil-rate band (£175,000), transferable allowances, and the 40% IHT rate.
When to Get Legal Advice
For estates over £325,000, contentious estates, or where the executor faces personal liability (e.g. distributing before settling debts), instruct a probate solicitor. STEP-qualified practitioners specialise in complex estates.