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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 service

Fantastic service
Step by step instructions
Prompt email and telephone reply and assistance when needed

15 January 2025
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for this lovely review. We are really glad we could help you with this and meet your expectations. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can highly recommend My Probate Partner…

Can highly recommend My Probate Partner to anybody dealing with Estate Administration.
Very helpful at every stage of the process with useful guides in plain English explaining what needs to be done. I obtained Confirmation on the first submission to the Sheriff Court saving thousands of pounds in legal fees.

17 December 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for this lovely review. We are really please we could help you with this and wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

My probate partner Mike,was so helpful,made the experience very easy,we opted for Mike to do all the paperwork, which was a blessing,as I wouldn't have had a clue,I would highly recommend the company.

28 November 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for this wonderful review and the recommendation. We are really pleased that we could help you and we wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Probate Partner is excellent

Mike at My Probate Partner was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
He followed up with us regularly and gave us lots of guidance which culminated in us being successful in obtaining Confirmation of my mother's estate, after failing miserably trying to do it myself.

19 November 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thanks Maria for this wonderful review. We are very pleased to hear that you obtained Confirmation successfully and wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

The form which MPP completed for me was readily accepted when I handed it over to the court and it was inspected at the counter. Probate was granted with no problems in only two working weeks.

14 November 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thanks Colin for this lovely review. It's great to hear that it was granted so quickly. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars is NOT enough

5 stars is NOT enough - at least 7 stars out of 5 would be more appropriate. MPP gave wonderful advice from day one, regarding the Will itself, whether or not an application regarding IHT was required, filling the form for Confirmation ... had I not enlisted help, I would have come a cropper. I really recommend the 'enhanced' service from this wonderful service.

4 November 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the wonderful review Margaret. We are so glad we could help you. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much!!

I want to say thank you so much to Mike and Samantha for making a stressful time in our lives so simple and pain free. We had no idea about probate in Scotland and the team were so helpful an gave us a step by step breakdown of what we needed to do and when. They also answered all of our questions and supported us along the journey. Without them it would have taken us a lot longer to figure out and I could imagine a lot more expensive.

Thanks so much!

21 October 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Hello Linda, thank you for the lovely review! We are glad you trusted us to support you with this complicated process during what was already a stressful time. We wish you all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Save yourself time and money

Although I was all over my wife's financial affairs, I was unfamiliar with the legalese required to submit form C1 to apply for confirmation. (Who knows which Sheriffdom they live in?!) The gov.uk "help notes" are less than useless. I saved nearly £1,000 by using "My Probate Partner" rather than a solicitor. The whole process from initiating contact with them to receiving Confirmation from Scottish Courts took 6 weeks and involved an exchange of 9 emails.

17 October 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Hello Les, thank you for the lovely review. There are probably very few people who know which Sheriffdom they live in! That's why we aim to make things as simple and straightforward as possible. We wish you all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended service

My Probate Partner offers a highly professional service at a fraction of the cost of a solicitor. From my initial telephone consultation through to the conclusion of this process the instructions were clear, detailed and supportive. I was able to email any questions to my case advisor and receive a timely and constructive response.
I have no hesitation in recommending MPP to anyone who is approaching the daunting prospect of submitting an application for Confirmation/Probate.

21 October 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for this lovely review Sian! We are glad we could help you through this often daunting process. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had been struggling to do probate for a…

Had been struggling to do probate for a while and decided to use My probate partner.
Fantastic service. Highly recommend it

17 October 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for your review June. Probate can be a struggle and we are glad we were able to help you through the process. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probate made simple

Probate made simple! My Probate Partner is an extremely professional company offering an exceptional service.

3 October 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Hello Pauline. Thank you so much for the glowing review! Simple is exactly what we aim for. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a wonderful find !

I first encountered MyProbatePartners on the Martin Lewis website, explaining Scottish Confirmation. It was wonderful to find a company that could take the stress of Probate away at such an emotional time. Mike and Samantha are so professional and friendly and they turned a daunting task into an easy one. On top of that they charge a fraction of the fee of solicitors for the same service ! 100% recommended. Thank you so much !

3 October 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the lovely review, Helen. We recognise that this is a difficult time for our clients and that's why we strive to make the process as stress free as possible. We wish you all the best!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probate Partner…excellent first class service

I can only say that Probate Partner couldn’t have made this process any easier. I would highly recommend them. Special thanks to Samantha who was excellent throughout.

18 September 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Really great to hear you found things so easy with us and Samantha especially. Thank you for the recommendation, we wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Probate alternative to expensive solicitors

My family used My Probate Partner for Probate/Confirmation for my mum's estate instead of the family solicitor. The documentation and guides from My Probate Partner are excellent. The support from Mike via phone and email was very helpful. Finally, the clerk who we handed the forms to at the court was also helpful. I think applying for Probate yourself works as long as the estate is not overly complicated and you're prepared to do some admin yourself. It needs to be done correctly and with My Probate Partner's help you can be confident about this. It all worked for us and of course we were glad to have saved money by not going via a solicitor. Recommended.

10 November 2023
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the detailed review and recommendation. As you say, our service is a great option for relatively straightforward situations where the executors are happy to do the legwork. We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Deeds of Confirmation

Everything was made easy to understand when I phoned Mike and he helped me to choose right package when I needed help with presenting the information in the proper manner for the Elgin Sheriff Court. I received certificate next day. Job done thank you
I would recommend your company

15 September 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Aileen, that's a great result from Elgin Sheriff Court. We wish you all the very best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, great value and a very helpful and friendly team.

12 September 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you 'Happy customer'! We're really pleased you had such a great experience :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Very helpful and nothing too much trouble. Got Confirmation first time

9 September 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Lorna, we wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

If you are minded to try probate yourself rather than give a blank cheque to a solicitor then Probate Partner is the ideal backup to have. Got my mother's estate confirmation first time within 6 weeks. Glad I used the service.

1 September 2024
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Reply from My Probate Partner

Thank you for the review Malcolm, it's a really important point you raise in respect to the unknown and potentially unlimited fees that can be charged by other companies in this industry. We're really pleased you felt like we had your back and we wish you all the best.

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