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    EstateCopilot
    Step-by-Step Guidance

    How EstateCopilot Works

    From your first login to final distribution - we guide you through every step of UK estate administration. No legal expertise required.

    The Complete Process

    Seven clear steps from setup to completion

    Step 1
    5-10 minutes

    Create Your Estate Profile

    Answer simple questions about the deceased and their estate. We'll ask about location (England & Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland), whether there's a will, and basic estate details.

    • Choose your jurisdiction for accurate guidance
    • Indicate if there's a will (probate) or no will (letters of administration)
    • Provide basic information about the deceased
    • Set up your executor profile
    Step 2
    Ongoing

    Get Your Personalised Task List

    Our AI analyzes your estate and creates a prioritized action plan. Tasks are organized by importance and dependencies, so you always know what to do next.

    • AI-generated tasks based on your specific situation
    • Clear priorities: Critical → Blockers → Foundational → Administrative
    • Automatic deadline tracking and reminders
    • Tasks update as you make progress
    Step 3
    2-8 weeks

    Track Assets, Debts & Beneficiaries

    Add estate information as you discover it. We'll keep everything organized and calculate totals automatically. Track bank accounts, property, investments, debts, and more.

    • Comprehensive asset tracking (property, bank accounts, investments)
    • Debt and liability management
    • Beneficiary allocations and shares
    • Automatic estate value calculations
    Step 4
    1-3 hours

    Complete IHT Assessment

    Our wizard guides you through inheritance tax assessment. We'll determine if you need IHT400 or can follow the simplified process for excepted estates.

    • Step-by-step IHT wizard for accurate calculations
    • Automatic exemption calculations (spouse exemption, nil-rate band)
    • Residence nil-rate band (RNRB) assessment
    • Form recommendation and generation
    Step 5
    30 minutes

    Generate Probate Forms

    We auto-fill your PA1P (England & Wales) or C1 (Scotland) forms using information you've entered. Over 300 fields filled automatically - just review, print, and sign.

    • PA1P with up to 313 auto-filled fields
    • PA1A for intestacy applications
    • C1 for Scottish Confirmation
    • Detailed submission instructions included
    Step 6
    1-2 hours

    Submit to Probate Registry

    Follow our clear instructions to submit your application. We tell you exactly which documents to include, where to send them, and how to pay the court fees.

    • Complete document checklist
    • Submission address and court fee information
    • Timeline expectations for receiving grant
    • What to do if you get queries from the registry
    Step 7
    3-12 months

    Distribute Assets & Close Estate

    Once you receive your Grant of Probate or Confirmation, track asset liquidation, debt payments, and distributions. Generate final reports for beneficiaries.

    • Track which assets have been liquidated
    • Record debt payments and final balances
    • Manage beneficiary distributions
    • Generate final estate accounts and receipts

    What Makes EstateCopilot Different

    Professional-grade tools designed for executors without legal backgrounds

    Smart Task Management

    Never wonder what to do next. Our AI prioritizes tasks based on your estate's specific requirements and legal deadlines.

    Automatic Form Generation

    PA1P, PA1A, and C1 — all auto-filled from your estate data. Save hours of form-filling frustration.

    Jurisdiction-Specific Guidance

    Different rules for England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. We ensure you follow the right process.

    Deadline Tracking

    Critical dates tracked automatically. Get reminders for important deadlines so nothing slips through the cracks.

    Estate Valuation

    Automatic calculations of total estate value, net estate, and distribution shares. Always know where you stand.

    Progress Visibility

    See how far you've come and what's left. Keep beneficiaries informed with transparent progress updates.

    Typical Timeline

    How long does estate administration take?

    Weeks 1-2

    Initial Setup & Discovery

    Register death, locate will, set up estate profile, begin asset discovery.

    Weeks 2-8

    Asset & Debt Identification

    Contact banks, value property, identify all assets and liabilities, complete IHT assessment.

    Weeks 8-16

    Probate Application

    Generate and submit probate forms, pay court fees, wait for Grant of Probate (typically 8-12 weeks).

    Weeks 16-52

    Distribution & Closure

    Liquidate assets, pay debts and taxes, distribute to beneficiaries, close estate accounts.

    Average Timeline: 9-12 Months

    Simple estates may complete in 6 months. Complex estates with IHT or multiple properties can take 12-18+ months. EstateCopilot keeps you on track with automated reminders and deadline tracking.

    Ready to Get Started?

    Join thousands of executors managing estates with confidence

    £279-£449
    One-time fee
    Up to 96%
    Savings vs solicitors
    3
    Legal jurisdictions