Probate Directory

A directory of useful contacts to help executors and administrators with completing the probate process.

Cruse Bereavement Support

Cruse is a bereavement charity providing free bereavement support and counselling, as well as practical help, to those dealing with the death of a loved one.

Telephone (for free): 0808 808 1677

Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 09:30 – 5:00pm & Tuesday: 1:00pm – 8:00pm

National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD)

The NAFD member directory helps you to find a local funeral director to provide you with reliable and accredited funeral services.

Telephone: 0121 711 1343

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Find a funeral director: www.funeral-directory.co.uk

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

The RICS member directory helps you to find qualified and accredited professionals to carry out probate and inheritance tax property valuations. This is particularly useful if you think that you may need to pay inheritance tax on an estate which you are dealing with.

Find a chartered surveyor: www.ricsfirms.com

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Probate Helpline

This service provides helpful guidance and support for anyone dealing with the administration of an estate. HMCTS will guide you through the probate application process.

Telephone: 0300 303 0648

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm

E-mail: contactprobate@justice.gov.uk

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Inheritance Tax Helpline

You can contact HMRC for support with completing inheritance tax forms, and for trusts guidance.

Telephone: 0300 123 1072

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) PAYE and Self Assessment Helpline

You can contact HMRC for business or individual support with completing self-assessment tax returns or income tax and PAYE queries, for someone who has died.

Telephone: 0300 200 3310

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm

The Law Society Find a Solicitor service

Use this service to find a qualified solicitor to provide you with legal advice on the estate administration process or other legal matter.

Find a Solicitor: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk

Citizens Advice

Contact Citizens Advice for general guidance and information on various aspects of the probate process, including what to do after someone dies, wills, intestacy and arranging a funeral.

Telephone: 0800 144 8848

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Bereavement Service Helpline

Part of the Department for Work and Pensions, this helpline provides guidance on making claims for Bereavement Benefit or Bereavement Support Payment, Funeral Expenses Payments or updates on State Pension after the death of a spouse or civil partner.

Telephone: 0800 151 2012

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm

National Will Register

If you are trying to find a will for someone who has died, contacting the National Will Register is one of the steps you should take to try to locate it.

Telephone: 0330 100 3660

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm