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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.

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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 service!

I found the information online relating to confirmation really difficult to understand. I came across My Probate Partner and signed up for a free phone call. Mike immediately put me at ease and explained the confirmation process clearly, giving me confidence about what I needed to do. Having control over the process and work at my own pace was helpful during such a difficult period, and it was reassuring to know I could ask questions whenever I needed to. The resources provided by My Probate Partner are thorough and easy to follow, and with their help we were able to achieve confirmation quickly and easily. I would 100% recommend My Probate Partner to anyone.

24 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you so much for the detailed review, we're sure it will be helpful to others. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm so glad I used this service

Having to deal with an estate is a very complicated and stressful experience. I was very upset to learn that a solicitor would want 5 or 6 thousand pounds to complete this process. My Probate Partner helped me for much less, their instructions were simple to follow and the process worked first time.

I'm so glad I used this service, rather than paying a solicitor 10 times as much, now my family can enjoy more of our loved ones estate, rather than giving it to a solicitor.

18 July 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

That's great Craig, thank you for sharing your experience. Hopefully you can do something nice with the extra money. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing service

Absolutely amazing service, explained each step and ensured that my application for probate was approved 1st time. I will definitely recommend my Probate partner to friends, family and clients. Thank you

18 July 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Great result, thank you for sharing Shonna. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

Outstanding. Friendly, supportive and professional. Speedy results . Took a huge weight off my shoulders. I would highly recommend using their services.

17 July 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you so much for this review and recommendation. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A FIRST CLASS SERVICE.

Like many, dealing with my late mother`s estate was my first experience of acting as an executor. In my case, my mother`s solicitor was also down as an executor which I think will be fairly common for a lot of people. On informing the solicitor (who also happens to be mine and with whom I have a good relationship) of my mother`s death, he sent me a pack which amongst other things included an estimate of the costs if he did the probate. I have heard too many stories about people being horrified at the cost of this and in my case I worked it out that I would be paying out between £8000 and £10000. At this point, because of the information from the solicitor I realised that doing the work myself could be an option. Again, I have heard of people trying to go alone applying to their Sheriff Court for probate and having it rejected multiple times. The problem is that they won`t tell you where you went wrong as they hide behind the excuse that they are not qualified to give advice ( but it seems they are qualified enough to reject an application). I liken it to playing a game where only one side knows the rules. You will need to get a letter of declinature from a solicitor who is down as an executor which means they they then have no part in the process. Don`t be embarassed by this. It happens all the time and they can`t refuse.
I did a bit of digging and came across My Probate Partner and decided to phone Mike for advice. From my first call, he gave me the confidence to carry on with this myself and so, I signed up with him. I felt fully supported at every step of the way and today at the first attempt, I received the confirmation from the relevant Sheriff Court.
A couple of points to ponder. If you think that by simply giving a solicitor the go ahead with a probate you can sit back and relax and just wait for the cheque to come rolling in, you are mistaken. After all, where is the solicitor going to get all the information about bank accounts held, shares, investments or whatever from ? The answer is you. All they do is collate the information and put it into an acceptable order for the Court and for this, be prepared for a big chunk of any inheritance to disappear into their coffers.
Don`t be afraid, you can do this.
In conclusion, I can thoroughly recommend My Probate Partner and wish to put on record my thanks for a professional service.

16 July 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for sharing your story George, I'm sure it will be helpful for other people that find themselves in a similar situation. We're really pleased we could support you through this process and save you so much money. We wish you all the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional

Mike was very professional and helpful in everyway. Promp, efficient and most helpful at a time when I needed it.
I would highly recommend probate partner.

4 July 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Really great to hear, thanks for taking the time to leave your review. All the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, quick service, clear and to the point. Explsined everything and didn't cost us an arm and a leg. Thank you and I am recommending your company to all.

8 July 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Great, thanks Pauline! All the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy & Stress Free Probate Applcation

We used Mike and the team when my uncle passed away, we tried initially to complete the forms ourselves but we got them back and told to try again.

Within a week of contacting Mike we had the completed forms along with all information needed to ensure the Probate was granted and this was done a week after we handed the forms in.

Fantastic service and a fraction of the cost some solicitors would look to charge

Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress free Probate application to use this company.

20 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you Peter, really glad we could offer you a stress free route through the process - that's exactly what we aim to do (and at a fraction of the cost of any alternative!). We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and reliable

This is an invaluable service provided by Mike Davis. My wife died recently without a will. Several bank bonds she left needed Confirmation from the court before the cash could be recovered. Previously, when my parents died, I simply handed everything over to a solicitor so I was aware of how expensive a process that can be. In the process of shopping around for a solicitor I discovered the My Probate service.
The family, at first, were a bit wary of not going down the usual route but by using Mike’s service it turned out to be straight forward. Any confusion or problems that arose were swiftly explained and dealt with by Mike. I would thoroughly recommend this service to anyone interested.

26 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the vote of confidence Gordon. We're really pleased to be able to offer a cost-effective alternative to using a solicitor. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Applying for Confirmation

I cannot recommend My Probate Partner highly enough, Mike was quick to respond to any queries I had. I used the Enhanced service, so all of the paperwork was completed by Mike.
I can’t thank MPP enough for getting the Confirmation to completion and saving thousands of pounds in legal fees. First Class Service

20 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

That's a great result, thanks for taking the time to leave a review Dave. All the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Probate Partner and applying for confirmation

From the outset My Probate Partner helped me through the process of applying for confirmation in Scotland.
The initial and subsequent telephone calls from Mike were extremely useful and reassuring.
The process of applying for confirmation is daunting and My Probate Partner checked my application and suggested alterations where things weren't quite right. The easy to use guides helped with docquetting wills and provided a step by step guide to all I needed to complete the process. I cannot recommend My Probate Partner highly enough, they were fantastic, professional and supportive.

19 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you very much for the review and recommendation Mr M! It was a pleasure helping you with this. All the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent streamlined service

Excellent streamlined service. Simplified a complex process taking the stress away. So pleased I decided to use this service.

24 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you Gill, great to hear you are so pleased with us :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ideal way to navigate the Confirmation process

I was a bit dubious about My Probate Partner – partly because the process in Scotland is Confirmation not Probate. However, reading further it was clear that this was designed around the Scottish Confirmation process. The reviews were good. A solicitor had quoted £3,000 to complete the confirmation form if we, as executors, gathered all the relevant data. The equivalent from MPP was a shade under £600.
We decided to try MPP and am delighted that we did. The web based guides were excellent and the detailed step by step instructions for filling out the form could not have been clearer. The wording on the form being completed is both tricky and critical to get right (not to mention feeling a touch archaic). All of that was dealt with in detail. Once the form was completed MPP reviewed and made a couple of changes and supplied a draft covering letter for the court and some text that has to be written on the original will. I dropped all this in to Dundee Sheriff Court and three weeks later got the call for payment – confirmation had been granted at the first attempt.
I would highly recommend the service being provided. It’s clear, accurate and, given the alternative quote, excellent value for money. I am also confident that we would not have been able to complete this process successfully without some form of assistance.

21 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the detailed review. Yes, the court process is rather old-fashioned and they are extremely fussy. We're very pleased to hear you had the 5-star experience we aim for, even with our slightly more basic Classic Service.
We wish you all the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Use MyProbatePartner with confidence!

Don't hesitate in using MyProbatePartner to help you complete your probate application. My experience was excellent and my C1 application was successful on the first attempt. I recommend them 100%.
From the outset the team were supportive, professional and friendly. The initial free phone call helped me understand about the service and provided some guidance with a problem I had tracing the will. Key to the MyProbatePartner service is their documentation that guides you through the completion of the C1 form, and then they check your form. With their documentation I was able to complete the C1 with ease including all the necessary legal language which was unfamiliar to me. The team then checked my C1 and corrected a couple of errors I had made - without this check I believe my application may have failed. They also provided guidance about submitting the form to the court and what to do after confirmation was granted. A week after submitting the C1 I was granted confirmation. What a relief!
MyProbatePartner also provide a service for creating a Deed of Variation which I am using too.

18 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the glowing review and recommendation Gee. It's good to hear you found our Classic Service so helpful. And yes, we can provide supplementary services to ensure you get to a fully successful outcome.
We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Professional Service that could not be faulted!

The process with My Probate Partner was professional and efficient from first contact until completion. Mike has an amazing amount of knowledge and advice to help through what can be a challenging and difficult process. Having failed to secure an estimated cost for dealing with probate from any solicitors in our area we decided to approach My Probate. We were given an exact price which allowed us to plan our costs etc. We decided to get help with the HMRC forms too which although I had started was such a massive weight off at an already stressful time. I cannot recommend Mike and his team enough. A truly excellent service!!

6 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for this wonderful review Alena! We're really glad to hear you were so pleased. We work really hard to provide a comprehensive and excellent service so it's great to hear we're hitting the mark we're aiming for.
We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

I would not hesitate to use My Probate Partner in the future, after organising a phone call with Mike we used the Enhanced service. Documentation was completed and returned to us within the specified timescale and our application was approved first time in the court.
Excellent service.

17 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the glowing review Neil, really pleased we could help you with this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probate Partners were brilliant helping…

Probate Partners were brilliant helping me get confirmation of my father’s estate. Explained everything in detail and completed all the forms on my behalf . I would definitely recommend this company

4 June 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

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

We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After 2 rejections from the Sheriff…

After 2 rejections from the Sheriff Court with contradictory objections it was a pleasure to deal with My Probate Partner who pushed the application into shape in 6 days which was then successful.

31 May 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're really pleased we could provide this service to you and get you over the line.

We wish you all the best.

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