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 to Thursday: 09:30 – 3:00pm
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 5:00pm
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