Help with probate in Scotland
Our specialist guides can help you navigate the process of managing someone's estate and applying for Confirmation (Scottish Probate).
Getting to grips with probate in Scotland
Probate in Scotland is officially called ‘Grant of Confirmation'. Find out more about what it is and how long it takes.
Using a lawyer
You can often manage the probate process by yourself, without having to pay for a lawyer. Find out whether you need to use a solicitor, and how to keep costs down if you do.
Managing probate
Read our practical guidance on managing the probate process yourself.
Wills
You need to find out as soon as possible whether someone had a valid Will. If they did not have a Will, the law decides who inherits, and who is responsible for managing their estate.
Valuing an estate
It’s important to understand the value of everything someone owned when they died. This will affect the probate route you take and what forms you need to fill in.
Understanding tax forms
Alongside the C1 probate form, you might need to fill in forms around inheritance tax.
After probate is granted
Read our full checklist for completing someone’s estate.
Preparing your own estate
There are some practical things that you can do to make it easier for people to manage your estate after you die.
