An Edinburgh business owner dedicated to helping families reduce the stress and cost of dealing
with a death has been named a winner of the prestigious ‘Established Business of the Year’ at
the renowned Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

Having spent several years working for a small legal auditing firm, Mike Davis was inspired to
launch My Probate Partner after realising many families were paying extortionate legal fees for
work they could carry out themselves with the right support.

In proactively developing a middle-ground solution between managing the process, often referred
to as ‘probate’, independently and hiring a lawyer, Mike Davis launched ‘My Probate Partner’ in
2019 to provide individuals with the support and guidance needed to navigate the administrative
process independently with the minimum amount of stress, cost and delay.

Dubbed as ‘The Grammys for Entrepreneurship’, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards shine a
spotlight on the individuals and businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the
future of the UK economy. The awards ceremony, held on 18th November 2024 at London’s
iconic Grosvenor House, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to
celebrate the exceptional achievements of this year’s winners.

The Established Business of the Year category highlights the exceptional achievements of
businesses that have not only weathered the storms of entrepreneurship but thrived.
This latest achievement highlights My Probate Partner’s unrivalled customer service and
commitment to excellence, having already empowered over 700 families to manage over £150
million in assets themselves – while receiving an unrivalled 5-star rating for its personalised
approach.

Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner, stated: “Over the last 5 years, we have worked
incredibly hard to help hundreds of families quickly and effectively manage the often complicated and costly probate process, saving time, money and stress at an already challenging time.

With plans already underway to further develop and improve the platform, I am delighted to see
that our innovation and hard work to date has been recognised by receiving this award from the
Great British Entrepreneur Awards. I would like to thank our customers for the outstanding
feedback we have received, and my team for their hard work and dedication.”

Francesca James, founder of the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, commented:​
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“Every year, I’m in awe of the entrepreneurs who come through our programme, and this year is
no different. The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to receive thousands of
applications annually, reflecting the incredible strength of entrepreneurship across the UK. This
year’s winners collectively generate over £3 billion in turnover and employ over 20,000 people.
These extraordinary individuals are not only transforming industries but also uplifting
communities and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.”

Committed to growing its platform into a ‘Money Saving Expert’ type consumer website
specifically for probate in Scotland, this latest recognition further fuels My Probate Partner’s
mission, having grown by an impressive 160% over the last 12 months alone.