A real person on your case
You have a named contact who knows the estate and can explain what is happening without jargon.
A real specialist, with you every step
Probate handled with care.
Practical probate and estate administration support, explained clearly and managed carefully from the first conversation through to completion.
A confidential first conversation, with no obligation.
Clear pricing
Human support
Secure digital process
UK probate support
A real person, in your corner
Smart technology. Human expertise.
Probate often arrives alongside grief, family responsibilities and difficult decisions. Secure digital tools keep the paperwork organised, while a named specialist carries the responsibility, explains the position and stays available throughout.
Meet Prudential Probate ServicesHow it works
A clear path through probate.
Five straightforward steps. Clear communication throughout.
- 01
Initial Assessment
A calm, confidential conversation so we understand what has happened, what the estate involves and what support you need.
- 02
Documents & Information
We tell you exactly what is needed, help you gather it and check the details with you before anything is prepared.
- 03
Probate Application
The relevant application and supporting information are prepared carefully and reviewed by a specialist before submission.
- 04
Estate Administration
If you would like wider help, we work through assets, liabilities, tax matters and beneficiary communication.
- 05
Completion & Distribution
Estate accounts are prepared and, once liabilities are settled, the estate is distributed to the beneficiaries.
Probate & the DWP
Could the DWP be involved in the estate?
If the person who died was receiving benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions may need to establish whether there has been an overpayment or whether money is owed to the estate.
This can create additional administration for executors and may affect when the estate can be distributed.
Prudential Probate Services can help executors understand what information is required and manage the relevant estate administration carefully.
Why families choose us
Careful, personal and clearly explained.
Clear pricing
The scope and fee are agreed in writing before work begins, and explained again if anything changes.
Straightforward communication
Plain English updates by phone or email, at a pace that suits you.
Secure digital process
Documents are shared and stored through a secure client area rather than loose paperwork.
Practical estate support
Help with assets, liabilities, accounts and distribution, not only the application form.
DWP & probate support
Help understanding benefit enquiries affecting an estate and keeping the administration in order.
Probate services
The right level of help for your estate.
From preparing a probate application to handling the full administration, support is shaped around what the executors need.
Probate applications
Preparation and submission of Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration applications.
Full estate administration
Practical support from gathering estate details through to accounts and distribution.
Inheritance tax forms
Estate valuations, relevant inheritance tax forms and available reliefs considered carefully.
Property and assets
Help gathering valuations, dealing with institutions and progressing estate property matters.
Executors and beneficiaries
Clear updates, document requests and a named person to contact throughout the matter.
Complex estates
Tailored support where estates include businesses, trusts, overseas assets or potential disputes.
Every estate is different
Property, savings, investments and family circumstances.
We build a clear picture of the estate before recommending the work required. That means the advice and fee reflect the actual matter rather than a one-size-fits-all package.
Start an initial assessment
Pricing
Clear pricing. No surprises.
Your estate is assessed carefully and your quotation is explained clearly before work begins.
Probate Application
From £499
For eligible straightforward probate applications.
- Estate and document review
- Relevant probate application prepared
- Inheritance tax position considered
- Specialist check before submission
- Clear updates through the application
Full Estate Administration
Tailored fixed fee
A fixed fee confirmed following assessment of the estate.
- Everything needed for the probate application
- Asset and liability enquiries
- Inheritance tax and estate accounts support
- Beneficiary communication
- Distribution support when the estate is ready
Complex Estates
Individual quotation
For estates involving additional complexity, such as:
- Multiple properties
- Business interests
- Foreign assets
- Complex inheritance tax
- Trusts
- Contentious matters
Your final fee will depend on the circumstances and scope of work involved.
Court, valuation, statutory notice and other third-party costs are identified separately where they apply.
Probate Knowledge Centre
Plain-English guidance for executors.
Practical explanations of probate, inheritance tax and DWP matters, written for people dealing with an estate for the first time.
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Common questions
Clear answers when you need them.
Do I always need probate?+
Not always. It depends on how assets were owned and the requirements of each bank or institution. We can review the estate and explain whether a grant is likely to be needed.
How much does a probate application cost?+
Probate applications start from £499 for eligible straightforward cases. Full estate administration is a tailored fixed fee following assessment, and more complex estates are quoted individually. Your final fee will depend on the circumstances and scope of work involved.
How long does probate take?+
Timescales vary with the estate, tax position, third-party responses and Probate Registry processing. We explain the likely stages and keep you updated rather than promising a fixed completion date.
What happens if the DWP contacts the estate?+
The DWP may ask for information about benefits paid before the person died. We can help organise the requested evidence, respond clearly and keep track of correspondence while the review is ongoing.
The confidence to proceed
Begin with confidence.
Probate can feel overwhelming. You don\u2019t have to work through it alone.