United Kingdom
Plain-English guides to probate, Tell Us Once, notifying banks, and everything else that follows a death in England & Wales — written for the person actually doing it.
Most probate grants now arrive in 4–6 weeks, but settling the whole estate takes 6–12 months. Here's the realistic 2026 timeline, stage by stage.
Tell Us Once reports a death to HMRC, DWP, DVLA and your council in one go — but not banks, utilities or private pensions. Here's exactly what it covers.
The probate fee rose 75% to £526 on 13 July 2026. Full cost breakdown: court fees, copies, solicitor prices — and when you legitimately pay nothing.