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WSGWhen Someone Dies Guide

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Probate & estate

Find out whether probate applies, what the estate is worth, and what it costs.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026

Tools in this section

Tool

Do I Need Probate?

A short questionnaire about the will, property and accounts.

Tool

Probate Application Guide

A personalised step-by-step plan for applying for probate.

Calculator

Estate Value Calculator

Gross estate, liabilities and estimated net estate in one place.

Calculator

Probate Cost Calculator

Application fee, extra copies and optional professional help.

Guides

Dying without a willNo will? The intestacy rules decide everything — here is how it plays out.What happens to debtsWho is liable, how debts are paid, and what happens if there is not enough.

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A simple printable checklist covering the key tasks that may need dealing with after someone dies.

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