The calm probate plan in plain English
Just been named executor? Take it one step at a time.
A calm, ordered plan that walks you through administering an estate — from registering the death to final distribution. No jargon, no overwhelm: you always know exactly what to do next and when a step is done.
- ✓ Try the first phases free, no account
- ✓ Fill-in worksheets so nothing gets lost
- ✓ Built for straightforward estates in England & Wales
The approach
Guided the way a calm friend would
Every step follows the same steady rhythm, so you always know where you stand. Understand it, do it, tick it off.
See what this step is for
Each step opens by explaining plainly what you're sorting out now and why it matters — no theory, just the situation in front of you.
Do it, worksheet in hand
You work through the concrete actions, filling in the estate inventory, valuation sheet or phase checklist as you go.
Tick off the "done when" checks
Every step ends with 2–5 checks. When they're all ticked, you know that step is genuinely finished and you can move on.
The difference
Worksheets that do the sorting with you
Reading about probate isn't the same as getting it done. That's why each phase comes with downloadable fill-in Excel worksheets — so as you find each account, debt and value, your figures and records build up clearly and are ready for the probate application and final accounts.
- ✓ A fill-in estate inventory for every asset and debt
- ✓ A valuation sheet for the estate and any Inheritance Tax
- ✓ Checklists per phase so nothing gets forgotten
The plan
From the first days to a tidy close
- 0
Welcome + your first small action
FreeA short look at the whole journey ahead and the very first thing you can do today. No overwhelm, just a calm start.
1 step · ±10 min
- 1
The first days
FreeRegister the death, order the certificates you need and take care of the most urgent practical matters — including Tell Us Once.
4 steps · ±40 min
- 2
Find the will and confirm your role
Locate the will, read it carefully and confirm you are the executor and who inherits.
4 steps · ±40 min
- 3
List everything the person owned and owed
Build a clear picture of the estate by finding every asset and every debt, using the fill-in inventory worksheet.
5 steps · ±50 min
- 4
Sort out the tax and value the estate
Work out the value of the estate and handle any Inheritance Tax before you apply, using the valuation worksheet.
4 steps · ±40 min
- 5
Apply for probate
Complete and submit the probate application and receive the grant.
4 steps · ±40 min
- 6
Gather in the estate and pay what is owed
Collect the money and property, settle the debts and keep clear records as you go.
4 steps · ±40 min
- 7
Share out and close down
Pay the beneficiaries, prepare the final accounts and bring everything to a tidy close.
4 steps · ±40 min
All phases are available — and any content added later, buyers get for free. See all the steps →
About the maker
Hi, I'm Sebastiaan Janus
I've worked for years as an independent IT consultant in Berkel-Enschot, building software for businesses. I kept seeing the same thing: people suddenly named executor, unsure where to start, worried they'll miss something — when the process, taken in order, is genuinely manageable.
So I built Appointed Executor: Your Step-by-Step Probate Plan: calm, in plain English, one phase at a time until it's all done. No jargon, no rush, with fill-in worksheets so your figures and records stay clear. Stuck? You email me personally.
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Price
Try the first phases, then decide
Try the plan
£0
- ✓ Phase 0 and 1 — five full steps
- ✓ The first days and urgent matters, free to read
- ✓ Start straight away, no account
The full plan
£29£29 one-off
Low introductory price because the plan is new. Later it becomes £29; any future updates you get for free.
- ✓ All phases, every step with its "done when" checks
- ✓ Downloadable fill-in Excel worksheets: inventory, valuation and checklists
- ✓ Future updates included
- ✓ Lasting access, at your own pace (min. 24 months)
- ✓ Pay with card
- ✓ Not the right fit? Money back, no hassle
For comparison: a solicitor administering a straightforward estate can cost hundreds to thousands of pounds. Not the right fit? You get your money back, one click in your account.
Try it free
Phase 0 and 1, without an account or payment.
A real person
Made in Berkel-Enschot by Sebastiaan. Stuck? You email me.
Secure payment
Card payment via Stripe — the same checkout you already use on high-street websites.
Not the right fit? Money back
One click in your account and your purchase is refunded.
The first users are just starting out. Their experiences will appear here as soon as they're in. Try the free phases yourself.
Frequently asked questions
I've just been named executor and have never done this before — where do I start?
Start by registering the death and getting the paperwork you need in the first days. This plan opens with one small first action and then walks you through each phase in the exact order the situation unfolds, with "done when" checks so you always know a step is finished.
Do I need a solicitor for a straightforward estate?
For a relatively straightforward estate in England and Wales, many executors handle probate themselves. This plan is built for exactly that: concrete steps and downloadable worksheets so you can sort it correctly yourself, and only bring in help if you choose to.
What are the worksheets included with the plan?
You get downloadable, fill-in Excel worksheets: an estate inventory of assets and debts, a valuation calculation sheet and checklists per phase. You fill them in as you go, so your figures and records stay clear and complete for the probate application and final accounts.
Is this a course that teaches me a skill?
No. This is a step-by-step plan — a guidance product that walks you through sorting out a real estate from registering the death to final distribution. You don't study theory; you complete concrete steps, tick off the "done when" checks and fill in worksheets until everything is finished.
Does the plan cover Inheritance Tax?
Yes. One phase walks you through valuing the estate and handling any Inheritance Tax before you apply for probate, using a valuation worksheet. It shows you what to work out and check, in plain language without jargon.
How long does it take to administer an estate?
You work the plan at your own pace, but administering a straightforward estate in England and Wales commonly takes several months, partly because probate applications and Inheritance Tax processing have their own waiting times. Each phase tells you what to sort out and when, so you never lose the thread.
Is this a subscription?
No. You pay once and keep lasting access to the whole plan, including any phases or worksheets added later.
How do I pay, and is it safe?
You pay securely by card via Stripe — the same payment provider used by shops you already buy from. We never see your card details. Access is granted the moment the payment goes through.
And if the plan isn't the right fit?
Then you get your money back, no hassle. In your account there's a button to reverse your purchase; your payment is refunded automatically. No forms, no awkward questions.
Ready for the very first step?
Take care of the first days calmly and in order — with one small action you can do today. Free, no account.