How to join the Probate Section

The Probate Section is one of four committee-led, representative membership associations of the Law Society, which represents and regulates solicitors throughout England and Wales.

Established in 1998, the Probate Section provides best practice information and support to those working in the fields of wills, financial planning, trusts, tax planning, Court of Protection, care planning and estate administration. An Executive Committee is responsible for developing the future strategy of the Section and enhancing services already offered to members.

Full membership is restricted to solicitors and trainee solicitors. Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEXs) who work in a firm with an existing Probate Section member can apply to become an associate member, allowing access to all member benefits. However, FILEXs can not stand for election to the Executive Committee. 

View the comprehensive list of products and services. Prices for membership until January 2009 are as follows:

		Accumulated breakdown per person
Number of members	Total	Net	VAT	Gross
Qualified after 01/01/07	£29.38	£25.00	£4.38	£29.38
1	£146.88	£125.00	£21.88	£146.88
2	£293.75	£125.00	£21.88	£146.88
3	£411.25	£100.00	£17.50	£117.50
4	£528.75	£100.00	£17.50	£117.50
5	£622.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
6	£716.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
7	£810.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
8	£904.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
9	£998.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
10	£1,092.75	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
11	£1,151.50	£50.00	£8.75	£58.75
12 plus	£1,151.50 plus £58.75 (gross) for each additional member

To become a member, apply online or download an application form  People ineligible for membership can subscribe to PS journal for £90 per year.