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Looking at 68 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the professional guidance and efficient support provided throughout the entire probate journey. People note that the team is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and remarkably helpful in answering every question promptly. Though some customers initially faced stressful situations dealing with complex legal forms and unhelpful third parties before finding proper assistance, they ultimately found the service reliable. Reviewers consistently emphasize that the clear instructions, organized questionnaires, and expert assistance transformed a traditionally difficult procedure into a manageable experience. Consumers appreciate avoiding extra expenses while achieving successful outcomes quickly.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sharon made this process so easy for us. A perfect way to apply for deed of confirmation, made what was an already stressful situation easier. Flawless process and any questions we had were answered i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service. Very efficient and thorough, nothing was too much trouble and Sharon was always very quick to respond to emailed queries. I was in the sad position where both my parents died very cl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

if you live in Scotland and need to fill in the C1 confirmation form you have 3 options 1. pay a solicitor 3 to5% of estate value ( up to £11000 in our case) 2. do it yourself we submitted it FOU... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and supportive guidance through a complicated (and very slow court process) Fees also very reasonable relative to quotes received for solicitors to do the work. If not using solr you need to... See more

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  1. Executor
  2. Legal Services

About My Probate Partner

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My Probate Partner is a guided DIY probate service for Executors in Scotland. We help people apply for Confirmation accurately and with confidence, without the cost of using a solicitor.

You stay in control as Executor while we handle the technical side of the process, preparing or reviewing the Court and tax forms to the strict standards required by the Sheriff Court and HMRC. Our experienced team, which includes specialists with deep knowledge of Scottish executry practice provides clear guidance every step of the way.

Our service is fully remote and fixed-price. After you share the estate information through our secure online portal, we prepare a court-ready application pack for printing and signing. Most applications are ready within one to two weeks, depending on the complexity of the estate and how quickly the information is provided. We offer a money-back guarantee that your application will be accepted by the Court.

We support most types of estates, including no-Will cases, property, legal rights, claiming tax exemptions, and Executors who simply want reassurance that everything has been completed correctly. For situations that genuinely need a solicitor, we can refer you to trusted firms.

Our goal is to make the probate process clearer, faster, and less stressful, helping every Executor feel confident from start to finish.

Money Back Guarantee

We guarantee a successful result with the Court

We are so confident your application will be accepted that we offer a money-back guarantee if we cannot help you get your application through the Court. If the Sheriff Court identifies any technical issues with the paperwork, we will work with you to correct them promptly and resubmit at no extra cost. In the unlikely event that a technical issue means the application cannot be approved after we have attempted to fix it, we will refund your fee in full. The guarantee covers the accuracy and completeness of the forms we prepare or review, giving you reassurance that the application you submit meets the Court’s strict requirements.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience from first contact until completion

After 4 failed attempts by ourselves we contacted Mike at My Probate Partner who put us at ease and within 2 weeks of having Mike fully complete the forms we received Confirmation and can’t thank MPP enough for this. Please read all reviews, contact Mike and this will make life that bit easier after your bereavement.

15 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for this review Caroline, we're really pleased we could help, 5th time lucky!

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT Service

Truly excellent service. Very professional. Great communication. Good simple language. Very patient and friendly. Impeccable.

29 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Fantastic result, glad you like it so much! We're really pleased we could provide this service to you.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I am so grateful to have found My Probate Partner. Mike from the first call was so kind & helpful. His company offer an invaluable service which made obtaining Confirmation so seamless at a time of sadness & at a very competitive price. I highly recommend this company.

28 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review and recommendation! We're really pleased we could provide this service to you.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend My Probate Partners

Mike at My Probate Partners was very helpful and professional in making sure that all forms relating to probate/confirmation were filled in accurately and quickly. I would highly recommend this service.

30 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review and recommendation. We're really pleased we could provide this service to you.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C1 completion

Easy to follow guide, ensuring nothing was missed or completed incorrectly. All queries were promptly answered as I went through the process

22 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Big D! We're really pleased we could help you with this.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once Again A Better Service & Significant Saving Using MPP

I used MPP to obtain confirmation resulting, I believe in the process being completed months ahead of when it would have been using my Lawyer and without doubt definitely saving me £000’s in costs.
Having had such a good experience with getting Confirmation I again contacted Mike in relation to the preparation of a Deed of Variation for myself and one other beneficiary. As usual the response time from my Lawyer was glacial and the cost quoted excessive. MPP had the Deed prepared and issued within a week and even completed the forms for Registering the Deed to the extent that I only had to sign the documents and post them to the Registrars.
Best of all another £1000 saved. Job done at 1/6th of the cost, I really don’t know how my Lawyer could begin to justify the price I was quoted!

9 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Euan, we're really pleased we could provide the service you were looking for at a fraction of the cost in a fraction of the time - great result!

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Game changing Soluition

This service was a complete eye opener, I work in financial services and have been very impressed with the service offered. The attention to detail was second to none, making the whole process seamless.

From application to the court, to probate being granted only took 3 weeks.

Wish I'd known about you sooner.

24 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Steve, we're really pleased we could provide a seamless experience for you.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service

A quick chat with Mike proved my reservations about the service to be unfounded, I decided to proceed and I’m so glad I did. The service was a breath of fresh air compared to my previous experience with the conventional route of using a Solicitor. Mike’s service provides you with the opportunity to be in control, helps navigate you through the process at the pace you are comfortable with and Mike has your back at every turn. Efficient, cost effective and in my case the outcome was receipt of the Grant of Confirmation within a week. I highly recommend Mike’s service.

22 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Angus, we're really pleased you felt like we had your back at every turn - that's what we aim for!

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Highly recommended. It was a very fast and efficient service professional service. Confirmation was achieved first time on a complex case.

22 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review, glad to hear you were so pleased with our service.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Did exactly what was needed

Did exactly what was needed. Worth the price for the peace of mind knowing it’s done properly.

13 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review, glad to hear we did exactly what was needed and you with peace of mind.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was guided free start to finish

I was guided free start to finish. Also I did not feel that any questions I asked were silly. My probate went through first time.

20 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Sheila, we're really pleased we could help you get your probate through first time.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made the whole experience so much easier.

At a difficult time, it's so reassuring that there's no question too silly, you get very speedy responses, intelligent and professionally experienced form filling and a step by step guide to probate, tailored to your needs. Well done!

17 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review, we're really pleased we could make things so much easier for you.

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowledge is everything.

Helped a lot to have someone who “ knew the score” so to speak when it came to it. Possibly could have done it ourselves but……??

14 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Hi Mike, many thanks for the 5-star review. I guess, like most things, it can be easy when you know how. But knowledge will only get you so far, it's the practical experience of thousands of cases that gives us our expertise.

Even just knowing things like how a valid Will needs to be constructed (and how to fix it if it isn't), figuring out the precise ownership and description of a property so the conveyancing doesn't fall through, or knowing which assets should or shouldn't be included and how to list them so the company will actually accept the Grant of Confirmation.

Even the court employees that process the applications don't know these things inside out, which explains why they aren't permitted to help and why their guidance is so terrible.

Some people spend months and years trying to understand the process deeply enough so they can do it one time in their life. We realise that most people have better things to do with their time though, that's who our service is for.

Anyway, excuse the long answer, I'm glad you found the service so helpful and I wish you all the very best.
Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Concise and Clear

The service was supportive and efficient and the information provided was concise and clear. The additional expert advice provided was really helpful. Highly recommend.

13 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Many thanks for the review Carol, I'm very pleased you found the service so helpful.
All the best,
Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Service don't waste a fortune with laywers

Amazing! Mike was so helpful and knowledgeable. He provided a step by step approach guiding me through the process. I would recommend this service for anyone with a fairly straightforward probate process to follow as they will save thousands of pound vs using a lawyer.

13 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thanks for the great review Tim! Really pleased we could help you with this. You may be surprised at how robust our service can be with unusual or more complicated situations, always worth a chat with me to check.
All the very best,
Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and would highly recommend

The days after a family member dies can be a complete blur, and then to face a huge amount of admin regarding estates and Will's can become overwhelming, especially if you're in a different country.

My Probate Partner has made the process incredibly clear and easy. Mike guided me step-by-step through the process and consistently answered my very many questions. I would encourage anyone navigating probate (and not knowing where to start) to use this service.

9 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Yes, this process really is the last thing you need at a time like this. But I'm glad we could help to make it a bit easier for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I wish you all the best,
Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy, good clear help and support

I used MyProbatePartner after my initial Confirmation Form was rejected . The court give no indications or help whatsoever regarding any errors . The guide and support provided by Mike and his team was very clear and easy to follow. I recompleted my form and it was confirmed by the court a few weeks later. Job done. Would recommend.

3 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Great, really glad to have helped you with this Al.

I wish you all the best,
Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Much cheaper than a solicitor

We were quoted £3,000 from a solicitor for confirmation of a very straight forward estate. We used Mike at My Probate Partner and confirmation was received in less than a month. Mike was always prompt to reply to emails.

19 April 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Good saving there, glad we could help you with this Alice.

I wish you all the best,
Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great value service

Mike, thanks for the support you provided – from our initial call, through the option selection and then C1 process you’ve been really helpful and very easy to deal with.

The good news is that we now have confirmation! I was apprehensive about the submission after some of the horror stories online, but it went really well. When we took the C1 to the local sheriff court last Friday I had expected just to hand over the forms, but the lady took us into a quiet room and went through the documents there and then – it only occurred to me half way through that she was basically approving it on the spot. She took payment at the same time and the documents were processed and ready for collection by the Monday morning – so hardly even 1 working day turn around. Brilliant!

30 April 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Fantastic result! Thanks for sharing your experience Steve. Really glad to have been of service to you.

I wish you all the best,
Mike

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