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You’re not alone in this

Losing someone you love is one of life’s most painful experiences, and for many people the added responsibility of being an executor can turn an already overwhelming time into something far heavier. What begins as a simple wish to honour someone’s memory quickly becomes a maze of legal commitments, deadlines, paperwork, and property concerns.

You may be dealing with several beneficiaries, each with their own needs, opinions, requests and expectations, or you might be managing everything from miles away. You may be worrying about the security of the home, its insurance compliance, its upkeep, or how to keep track of tasks when you are already grieving. You are not alone in feeling this way. In a recent survey, 98% of executors said the process was far harder than they expected, 95% described themselves as extremely stressed, and 40% reported a decline in their mental health because of the strain place upon them being an executor.

At We Help With Probate, we understand the quiet yet building weight that sits on an executor’s shoulders. What can feel isolating, stressful and overwhelming becomes more manageable with the right support beside you. Our purpose is to gently lift the burden, guide you through each step, keep you informed, and protect both the property and your peace of mind. From carrying out regular property checks to keep everything compliant with insurance requirements, through to arranging ethical house clearances and safely transporting treasured family belongings to beneficiaries, we take care of the responsibilities that can quickly become overwhelming.

We help manage beneficiary expectations, ease the occasional family disagreement, organise trusted property maintenance, liaise with solicitors, and oversee the entire property sale from beginning to end. Our purpose is to shoulder the practical pressures so you can concentrate on what truly matters: healing, remembering, and honouring the person who meant so much. We are here to make the probate journey calmer, clearer, and far less daunting, offering steady, honest help every step of the way.

We’ll go through probate together, supporting you through every stage no matter how complicated or emotional it may be..

Why families trust us

A few words from the families we have gently supported during life’s most difficult Journeys.

Living in Oxford while my late sister’s property was in London made it impossible for me to meet the insurer’s requirement of weekly inspections.

Having Help with Probate carry out regular visits gave me real peace of mind, knowing her much-loved home was being properly cared for. A truly friendly and trustworthy organisation from start to finish — I would highly recommend them.

When I lost my mum, I had no idea where to begin. The team gently guided me through every stage, helping me understand and manage the many complexities involved

Once everything was completed, I then realised just how demanding and emotionally exhausting the process could have been on my own. I honestly don’t know whatI would have done without Help with Probate.

Living in Oxford while my late sister’s property was in London made it impossible for me to meet the insurer’s requirement of weekly inspections.

When I lost my mum, I had no idea where to begin. The team gently guided me through every stage, helping me understand and manage the many complexities involved

Living in Oxford while my late sister’s property was in London made it impossible for me to meet the insurer’s requirement of weekly inspections.

When I lost my mum, I had no idea where to begin. The team gently guided me through every stage, helping me understand and manage the many complexities involved

Living in Oxford while my late sister’s property was in London made it impossible for me to meet the insurer’s requirement of weekly inspections.

When I lost my mum, I had no idea where to begin. The team gently guided me through every stage, helping me understand and manage the many complexities involved

The company at a glance

Being named as an executor is one of the greatest acts of trust a person can leave behind, yet it often becomes one of the most demanding responsibilities anyone can face. At a time when you are grieving, the legal duties begin to build, the practical workload grows steadily heavier, and every choice feels more significant than the last. Many people say that selling a property alone is one of life’s most stressful experiences. When you combine that with loss, family emotions, legal obligations and the sheer number of tasks involved, it becomes clear why this process can take such a toll

This is where we step in. Think of us as the executor’s closest ally, the helping hand that softens the weight you have been asked to carry. We take on the practical challenges that can quickly become overwhelming. We carry out property inspections, manage insurance compliance, organise trusted maintenance, arrange ethical house clearances, handle the sale of property, along with an abundance of other responsibilities that arise. No two estates are ever the same. Some involve pets needing to be cared for and rehomed, vehicles to sell, freeholder requirements to assist with, sentimental belongings to distribute with great care or very specific wishes within the will that must be honoured completely. Our ability to manage these responsibilities with respect and compassion is never in question.

We guide beneficiary communications with gentleness and clarity. Every person handles bereavement differently. Some feel lost, some are emotional, and some are simply overwhelmed. We manage expectations, answer questions, calm tensions when needed and provide regular updates so everyone feels supported and reassured throughout the journey.

Above all, we are here to protect the executor and your peace of mind. We absorb the pressure so you can focus on healing and remembering the person who meant so much. Time and time again, families tell us that their loved one would never have wanted them to face this process alone. Our role is to make sure you never have to.

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A celebration of a life well lived

For every life we honour through our probate care, a tree is planted in their memory. It grows as a living symbol of love, enriching the world around it and ensuring their legacy continues to flourish for generations to come

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Our memorable achievements

Supported Executors

We have stood beside countless executors from every corner of the UK and beyond, guiding executors through some of life’s hardest moments. Whether they were living overseas, hundreds of miles away, or just around the corner, we have been the steady hand they turned to when the weight of responsibility felt too much.

Mental Health

Many families have shared that our help became a lifeline for their mental wellbeing, easing stress, preventing overwhelm, and giving them the strength to cope through moments they feared they could not face alone

We often hear the words “I don’t know what I would have done without you”

Thriving Forests

Through our growing tree planting initiative, every estate we support helps new woodland take root. We are steadily creating acres of thriving young forest, bringing fresh life, renewal and a legacy that continues long after the probate journey has ended we hope to soon achieve 5 Acres or more of new forests.

We help with probate

You’re not alone in this

Why families trust us

The company at a glance

Our services

Supporting You

Compliant Property Inspections

Beneficiary Communication

Safeguarding Probate Properties

Asset Valuations

House Clearance

Garden Maintenance

Property Sale

The numbers prove your not alone

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95%

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Our story

A celebration of a life well lived

Our memorable achievements

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