Do You Need Probate? When Probate Is Required in England and Wales

Do You Need Probate? When Probate Is Required in England and Walesby: Probate ComparePublished on: 05/09/2026

Probate depends on what the estate holds, not its size. A clear checklist of when a grant is needed and when assets pass without one.

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Do You Need Probate? When Probate Is Required in England and Wales

What to Do When Someone Dies: A Step by Step Checklist

What to Do When Someone Dies: A Step by Step Checklistby: Probate ComparePublished on: 04/09/2026

A step by step checklist for the first days and weeks after a death in England and Wales, from the medical certificate and registering the death to applying for probate.

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What to Do When Someone Dies: A Step by Step Checklist

How Much Does Probate Cost in the UK? Fees Explained for 2026

How Much Does Probate Cost in the UK? Fees Explained for 2026by: Probate ComparePublished on: 30/08/2026

The probate application fee rose to £526 on 13 July 2026. A full breakdown of court fees, solicitor charges and fixed fee options in England and Wales.

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How Much Does Probate Cost in the UK? Fees Explained for 2026

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