About Settle

Settle Probate helps first-time executors organise straightforward probate admin in England and Wales: what needs to happen, in what order, and why.

Built for straightforward estates in England & Wales Plain English, not legal advice Checked against GOV.UK and HMCTS guidance We tell you when to use a solicitor

How we work

We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Settle is an administrative organiser. Nothing we publish is legal, tax or financial advice.

Our guidance is written in plain English and checked against official sources such as GOV.UK, HMCTS and HMRC guidance. Every guide shows a "last updated" date, and our editorial policy explains how we source and review it. We cover England and Wales only.

We tell you when a situation may be too complex for DIY probate. Probate is well-established for most straightforward estates, but for trusts, overseas assets, business interests, disputed wills or significant inheritance tax, we recommend a qualified solicitor.

We keep key cost figures reviewed and dated. Court fees and certificate costs are checked against current GOV.UK and HMCTS schedules and shown with a "last checked" date so you can see when they were verified.

What Settle offers

A free two-minute assessment and plain-English guides, plus two optional tools: the Probate Starter Pack (a printable PDF, £9.99) and the Executor Workspace (an interactive task list, trackers and institution log, £99 one-off with a 30-day refund).

Questions or corrections?

Spotted an error or have a question? Email hello@settleprobate.co.uk or use the contact form.

Settle is an administrative organiser. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. For complex estates, consult a qualified solicitor.