Probate & Estate Support Hub

Probate help in England & Wales

 

Probate & Estate Support Hub is a practical, plain-English resource for people dealing with probate, estate administration, and executor responsibilities in England and Wales.

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If you’ve recently lost someone, or you’ve been named as an executor, it’s common to feel unsure what needs to be done — and in what order.

 

There are forms to complete, deadlines to meet, and decisions to make, often while you are still grieving. This site exists to help you understand what needs to be done next, what can wait, and where mistakes and risks commonly arise — so you can move forward with confidence.

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The guidance is created by James Long, who has worked in probate for over 10 years. You can read more about his background here.

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How this site can help you

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We provide clear explanations and practical guidance on the most common probate and estate administration issues, including:

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• Whether probate is needed in your situation

• How to apply for probate and what the process involves

• What executors are legally responsible for, and where personal risk can arise

• How long probate typically takes, and what can delay it

• Dealing with property, bank accounts, utilities, subscriptions, and bills after a death

• Understanding tax, money, and accounts after death

 

Our aim is not to overwhelm you with legal language, but to give you clarity, structure, and reassurance, so you can make informed decisions at your own pace.

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How most people use this site

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People generally arrive here in one of three positions:

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• They want reassurance that they’re not missing something important

• They want to understand the whole process, end-to-end

• They want to avoid mistakes, delays, or personal liability as an executor

 

There’s no single “right” route — but there is a sensible order to things.

 

This site is designed to support you whether you:

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• Want to work through probate yourself, or

• Prefer to sense-check your position before committing to anything

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Step-by-step probate guidance (paid guides)

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For many people, the most helpful starting point is our structured probate guides, designed to walk you through the process clearly and in the right order.

 

These are paid resources because they go beyond general explanations and focus on practical execution, risks, and decision points.

 

Key guides include:

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Probate, Done Properly

A clear, end-to-end walkthrough of the probate and estate administration process — what to do, when to do it, and what to avoid.

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Executor Mistakes & Risks

A focused guide to the most common (and costly) executor errors, personal liability risks, and situations that commonly cause delays or disputes.

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The Complete Executor Bundle

A comprehensive bundle combining our core probate and executor guides, designed for people who want everything in one place and nothing overlooked.​

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Probate Explained (free guidance)

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Alongside the guides, we provide free explanatory content covering key probate topics in plain English.

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You can explore guidance by topic, including:

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• Applying for Probate – how the application process works and common pitfalls

• Executors & Estate Administration – roles, responsibilities, and legal duties

• Property & Homes in Probate – selling, valuing, or managing property

• Money, Tax & Accounts After Death – what needs to be dealt with and when

• Do You Need Probate? – understanding when probate is required and when it may not be

 

These articles are ideal if you want to understand a specific issue before deciding what to do next.

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Talking it through: Clarity Calls

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Sometimes, reading alone isn’t enough.

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If you want to talk through your situation, you can book a Clarity Call — a calm, 30-minute conversation focused on helping you understand:

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• Where you are in the process

• What applies to your situation (and what doesn’t)

• What sensible next steps might be

 

This is not a sales call and comes with no obligation. Many people use it to:

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• Sense-check what they’re planning

• Decide whether to DIY or seek professional help

• Identify which guidance or support would be most useful

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Professional support — only when it makes sense

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Some estates are straightforward and can be handled without professional help. Others involve property, multiple beneficiaries, tax issues, or uncertainty about the correct process.

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Where appropriate, we can help you understand:

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• When professional support may be sensible

• What types of support exist

• What questions are worth asking before committing

 

There is no pressure and no assumption that you want full legal services.

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A calm, practical approach

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Probate & Estate Support Hub is designed to be a steady, neutral guide through a difficult process.

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You remain in control at every stage — whether that means using free guidance, structured paid resources, a clarity call, or none of the above.

 

If you’re unsure where to start:

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• Begin with the step-by-step probate guides, or

• Explore Probate Explained to understand a specific issue, or

• Book a Clarity Call to talk it through