North Yorkshire · Probate
Probate and Estate Administration Solicitor in York
When someone close to you dies, the paperwork should not fall on you.
from£950+ VAT(£1,140 inc. VAT)
for grant only probate
Aaron obtains the grant and you do the rest. Full administration from £3,000. The court’s £526 application fee is paid at cost on top.
- How long
- Usually within 12 weeks of the application (HMCTS)
Agreed in writing first. Home visits across York at no extra charge.
How the fee works, or call 01262 310 850.

In York
What comes up in York.
Safe Harbour Legal provides Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts to York and the surrounding villages. York's legal market is long established.
York Probate frequently involves a listed property, several investments, or a Trust within the Will. A higher-value estate generally needs inheritance tax dealt with at the Probate stage, and Aaron handles that himself rather than passing it to an accountant.
- Home visits across York, Acomb, Heslington, Heworth and Rufforth
- Understanding of listed property and conservation-area estate planning
- You deal with Aaron directly, not a case handler
- Evening appointments to fit around York's commuters
What it costs
Fixed fees in York.
Nothing here is billed by the hour, and the same fee applies wherever you are on the map. Court and registration costs are passed on at cost.
Every probate and estate administration fee, in full, or the whole price list on the fees page.
Where we meet
Aaron comes to you in York.
Home visits across York carry no travel fee, whatever the postcode. Kitchen table, care home or farm office, whichever suits you. Phone and video calls work just as well.
Questions
Probate in York, answered.
Straight answers about York. The wider questions about probate and estate administration are answered on the Probate page.
Do you offer home visits in York?
Yes. Visits in York and the surrounding area carry no travel fee, and Aaron does the visit himself.
Do you offer home visits in York?
Yes. Visits in York and the surrounding area carry no travel fee, and Aaron does the visit himself.
Do I need to travel to an office to sort my probate in York?
No. Aaron works by home visit, phone, email and video call, so your probate matter can be arranged from home in York. You deal with Aaron himself, not a call centre.
Do I need to travel to an office to sort my probate in York?
No. Aaron works by home visit, phone, email and video call, so your probate matter can be arranged from home in York. You deal with Aaron himself, not a call centre.
Other services in York.
Powers of attorney done with a will take £150 off the fee, once, however many documents are made. See every fee.
Everything Safe Harbour does in York, or read about Probate and Estate Administration across East and North Yorkshire.
Probate and Estate Administration in the nearest towns: Stamford Bridge, Easingwold and Pocklington.
Next step
Take the next step at your own pace.
Or call 01262 310 850. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
01 · No commitment
Answer a few questions and see your plan and your price. No call needed.
02 · 15 minutes
Talk it through with Aaron by phone or video, or arrange a visit in York. Appointments are usually available within a few working days, including Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and home visits across East and North Yorkshire.
03 · Ready to go
A short form to open your file. Aaron confirms the fixed fee in writing before any work starts.