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Simple Will. What to expect

buyhighselllow · 2025-05-13 17:02:18

Following my fathers recent passing my sister and I are left as joint beneficiaries and executers on an estate with a modest house and a few grand in the bank. We will not be liable for inheritance tax. I am aware you can do probate ourselves but we are time poor and keen to move on with life after his long illness. We…

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buyhighselllow Posts: 280 Forumite

5 June 2025 at 5:51PM

I was quoted c£7K for a "fixed fee probate service"

I declined the offer as well from the Solicitors and collected the will.

I filed the claim online, sent the Will and from sending the online application to receiving email confirmation it took 10 days and cost £325.

Thank you

Over £2K made from bank switches and P2P incentives since 2016 :beer:
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