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What You're Getting

Before you proceed to payment, please read this carefully to understand exactly what our service includes

What You're Getting
Our £395 fixed-fee service includes:

Complete NIPF7 Form

Your probate application form fully completed with all the information you provide, ready for submission to the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service.

Pre-Populated Estate Spreadsheet

A comprehensive Excel spreadsheet containing all assets, liabilities, and beneficiary information for your records and reference.

Step-by-Step Submission Guide

Detailed instructions on how to submit your application through the NI Courts online probate system, including screenshots and guidance.

Auto-Generated Bank Closure Letters

Personalised letters on your letterhead for each bank account, ready to send to financial institutions to close accounts and request final balances.

Sample Valuation Request Letters

Templates for requesting accurate valuations from banks and property valuers, ensuring you have the correct information for your application.

Understanding the Grant of Probate

The Grant of Probate is a legal document issued by the Northern Ireland Courts that confirms you (the executor) have the legal authority to administer the deceased person's estate.

Why it's required: Banks, building societies, and other financial institutions will not release funds or close accounts without seeing the Grant of Probate. Similarly, you cannot sell or transfer property without it.

What it allows you to do: Once you receive the Grant, you can access bank accounts, sell property, close accounts, pay debts, and distribute the estate to beneficiaries according to the will (or intestacy rules if there's no will).

What You're NOT Getting
Important: Our service does NOT include:

Full Solicitor Estate Administration

We do NOT provide a solicitor who will handle the entire estate administration on your behalf. You (the executor) remain responsible for the actual work of administering the estate.

Contacting Banks and Institutions

We do NOT contact banks, building societies, or other institutions on your behalf. You must send the letters, gather valuations, and communicate with these organisations yourself.

Property Transfer Services

We do NOT handle property transfers or Land Registry applications. However, this can be arranged separately (see below).

Ongoing Legal Advice

We do NOT provide ongoing legal advice about complex estate matters, disputes, or tax planning. If you need legal advice, you should consult a qualified solicitor.

Your Responsibilities as Executor:

  • Contacting all banks and financial institutions
  • Gathering accurate valuations of all assets
  • Submitting the probate application to the court
  • Paying any debts and taxes owed by the estate
  • Distributing assets to beneficiaries
  • Keeping accurate records of all transactions
Property Transfer Services (Optional)

If the estate includes property (houses, land, etc.), you will need to transfer ownership from the deceased's name. This is a separate legal process that requires Land Registry applications.

Cost: Property transfers can typically be arranged for approximately £300 total, which includes both the solicitor's fee and the Land Registry fee.

Important: You must obtain the Grant of Probate before you can transfer or sell property. If you plan to sell the property, that is a separate legal matter that will require additional conveyancing services, but the Grant of Probate is a prerequisite for any property sale.

If you need property transfer services, please contact us at [email protected] and we can provide referrals to trusted solicitors who specialise in this work.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]