Online Probate

Online Probate Based in Market Harborough & Cheadle. Online Probate provides hassle-free, affordable services to help you organise Wills and Probate.

We simplify the legal process, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Call Online Probate for quality Will Writing and Probate Services throughout England and Wales. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, we are dedicated to debunking the common misconception that Probate requires a solicitor – it doesn’t!

11/06/2026

Most families who paid thousands for probate didn't need to. You are legally entitled to administer an estate yourself in England and Wales.

Jane has spent decades working as a probate solicitor.

Then she built this.

Free Probate Checker in bio

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/probate-checker/

Thinking about handling probate yourself?Many executors want to save money but worry about making mistakes.That's exactl...
10/06/2026

Thinking about handling probate yourself?

Many executors want to save money but worry about making mistakes.

That's exactly why we created our DIY Probate Portal.

✔ Step-by-step guidance

✔ Clear instructions

✔ Access when it suits you

✔ Designed to help you navigate the probate process with confidence

If you're comfortable doing some of the work yourself but want support along the way, our portal could be the perfect solution.

👉 Discover how it works today: https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/diy-probate/

💬 Would you prefer to manage probate yourself or have someone do it for you? Let us know below.

Being named as an executor is often seen as an honour.What many people do not realise is that it also comes with legal r...
08/06/2026

Being named as an executor is often seen as an honour.

What many people do not realise is that it also comes with legal responsibilities.

You may need to:

✔ Locate assets

✔ Value the estate

✔ Contact organisations

✔ Apply for probate

✔ Distribute assets correctly

If you're facing these responsibilities, we have a wealth of resources over on our site.

Use the FREE Probate checker to find out if you need probate. Or explore our DIY Probate Portal for getting probate done. https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/diy-probate/

❤️ Follow our page for more practical probate guidance.

How much does probate actually cost?Many people assume probate costs thousands.The reality depends on:✔ Whether you do i...
06/06/2026

How much does probate actually cost?

Many people assume probate costs thousands.

The reality depends on:

✔ Whether you do it yourself

✔ The size of the estate

✔ Whether professional support is needed

✔ How complex the estate is

Understanding the likely costs can help you avoid surprises at an already difficult time.

Read our full breakdown:

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/guides/how-much-does-probate-cost-if-you-do-it-yourself/

💬 What do you think probate costs?

Comment your estimate below before reading.

🧠 Probate Quiz TimeWhich of these situations is MOST likely to require probate?A) Someone owned a property solely in the...
05/06/2026

🧠 Probate Quiz Time

Which of these situations is MOST likely to require probate?

A) Someone owned a property solely in their name

B) Someone had £5,000 in a current account

C) Everything was jointly owned with a spouse

Drop your answer below before checking our guide.

We'll let you know whether you got it right

👉 Learn more:

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/guides/when-is-probate-required-a-plain-english-guide/

A Grant of Probate sounds complicated, but the concept is actually quite simple.It is the legal document that gives an e...
04/06/2026

A Grant of Probate sounds complicated, but the concept is actually quite simple.

It is the legal document that gives an executor authority to deal with a person's estate after they pass away.

Without it, banks, investment providers and other organisations may refuse to release assets.

The challenge is knowing when it is required and when it is not.

We've explained it in plain English here:

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/guides/what-is-a-grant-of-probate/

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📤 Share it with someone who may one day act as an executor.

Not every estate needs a solicitor. And for the ones that don't, paying thousands of pounds is simply unnecessary.We bui...
28/05/2026

Not every estate needs a solicitor. And for the ones that don't, paying thousands of pounds is simply unnecessary.

We built our DIY Probate Portal specifically for executors dealing with straightforward estates in England and Wales. It was designed by Jane Morris-Rowlinson, a probate solicitor with 23 years of experience, and it costs £39.99.

Inside the portal you get:
- Step-by-step guidance through the entire process
- Pre-written letter templates for banks and institutions
- Downloadable checklists and resources
- Inheritance tax guidance
- Professional support if you need it

Not sure whether you need a solicitor or not? Our free probate checker will tell you in under two minutes.

Probate checker: https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/probate-checker/
DIY Probate Portal: https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/diy-probate/

Something most probate guides don't tell you about bank thresholds.Whether you need probate for a bank account depends e...
26/05/2026

Something most probate guides don't tell you about bank thresholds.

Whether you need probate for a bank account depends entirely on the individual bank's internal policy, not any national rule.

Most High-street banks typically release up to around £50,000 without a Grant of Probate. Some are different. A handful will insist on a Grant regardless.

This means the exact same estate could require probate at Barclays but not at Lloyds.

I always tell families: contact each institution early, and do it individually. Their thresholds are not publicly advertised and they change without notice.

One more thing: if you notify a bank of a death and they ask for a Grant, that doesn't automatically mean the whole estate requires probate. It means that particular bank requires it for their accounts.

There's a lot more of this kind of practical detail in the guide I've linked below.

If you work with families dealing with estates, this is worth bookmarking.

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/guides/when-is-probate-required-a-plain-english-guide/

Solicitors typically charge between £1,500 and £5,000 to handle a probate application.For most straightforward estates i...
22/05/2026

Solicitors typically charge between £1,500 and £5,000 to handle a probate application.

For most straightforward estates in England and Wales, you can do it yourself.

Our DIY Probate Portal was built by probate solicitor Jane Morris-Rowlinson to guide you through every step. Templates, checklists, plain-English explanations, and support if you need it.

One-off cost: £39.99.

If you're currently dealing with an estate and wondering whether you need a solicitor, start with our free probate checker first.

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/diy-probate/
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One question I have answered more times than any other the year as a probate solicitor:"Do I actually need probate?"The ...
21/05/2026

One question I have answered more times than any other the year as a probate solicitor:

"Do I actually need probate?"

The honest answer? It depends. And getting it wrong in either direction costs families real money.

Get it wrong one way: you go through the entire application process for an estate that didn't need it.

Get it wrong the other way: you try to sell a property or close a bank account without a Grant, and everything grinds to a halt.

The three things that actually determine whether probate is required are:

1. The type of assets in the estate
2. The value of those assets
3. Whether they were held solely, jointly, or in trust

That's it. Not whether there's a will. Not the size of the estate alone. Those three things.

I've just published a plain-English guide that works through every common scenario. It's the same framework I've used with clients for two decades.

If you're an executor, a solicitor referring clients on, or an IFA whose clients regularly deal with estates, this might be worth saving.

https://www.onlineprobate.co.uk/guides/when-is-probate-required-a-plain-english-guide/

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