Doing Probate myself

I have just lost my dad. I have been told I can do probate myself to save on solicitors' fees. I have the will, I am an only child and everything is coming to me. Never having done this before, I haven't a clue what to do. Can anyone help please by telling me where I get the forms from and what they need to know.

I have just finished doing it...you need to get in touch with the probate office...they will tell you every move you need to make, I think it will be very easy for you as you are the only beneficiary, If you do come across anything that you are not really sure of , then talk to a solicitor.
I did everything myself my mothers estate was divided between four of us so that took some time to sort out ,also I had to sell my mothers house .. I did get a solicitor involved because I didn't want anyone to come back to me in a few years to say " They weren't happy with things " so everything is now finished and my tail is covered :) I do believe you will get it all done with the help of the probate office, they were more than helpful when I was dealing with them.

Start with the county probate office. Remember if you need help from a lawyer, the fees can be charged back to the estate, so don't be afraid to ask for help. For the most part, it sounds like a pretty simple estate.

Good luck and sorry for your loss

I don't know where you are located but here in the United States we go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court where you live and they have a Probate Clerk and they will help you. Sorry for your loss.

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