Providing essential, no-nonsense financial guidance for individuals and businesses since 1988 and with a constant presence online since 2002.
Professional Financial Consultancy For Personal and Business
Your Current Advisers Have Led You To Here.
If your personal and business finances are perfect. Then I am pleased for you. Keep doing what you are doing. If not then schedule a call.
Probate.
I provide a done with you probate service. That offers fixed costs with no surprises. It’s also the quickest service you’ll ever use. Probate Service
Small Business and Personal Money Advice
Quite simply your small business and your personal finances are tied together. If for any reason your money or business is not working for you. Get in touch.
Care fees and elderly care specialist. Before you make the call to anyone, make sure you know what your options are. Independent and impartial guidance for you and your family. More information.
Here are some of things my existing clients have said. All of these independent reviews are available on our Google Business Listing.
Richard drew up a new will for me after I lost my partner. He dealt with the whole thing quickly and efficiently without causing me any problems or worries. Thank you
Jackie February 8, 2024
Richard has been so helpful applying for Grant of Probate for my elderly friend who died
Sue December 20, 2024
I have just had a phone consultation with Richard and I am delighted to give him 5 stars for his huge amount of knowledge, and his understanding of my bespoke situation and needs.
Susan October 20, 2024
I would recommend Richard without reservation as he has a comprehensive knowledge of tax returns obtaining probate and instructing financial institutions
He will talk you through the processes and do as much or as little as you require for a fixed fee.
Harry March 25, 2025
I contacted Richard to help me write a will on a very short time scale. He was incredibly helpful and accommodating. He answered all my questions and made the whole process simple and efficient. I would highly recommend The Finance Zone.
Amy August 5, 2023
Had a great chat with Richard. His knowledge, expertise and the way he explains things is something which I have never seen with other people in the Finance space. He is a fountain of knowledge, and great all round person to talk to. Highly, highly recommend.
Jay May 10, 2025
Richard Smith, The Finance Zone - Probate Application Service, the best thing you can do for yourself, to work through a challenging time.
Richard assisted me through my families grant of probate application. I was tempted to tackle the application myself, but I am so glad I didn't.
Richard was able to successful gain the grant of probate within an incredibly short time frame. We were advised a 12 week turn around on receipt of application, but I think it was granted within 2 days, due to Richards expertise in packaging up the correct information, in a format agreeable to the probate office.
Throughout our dealings, Richard has been a fountain of useful knowledge for all things around the family finances, challenges with civil organisations and administrative tasks following our family bereavement.
One of my favourite quotes from Warren Buffett; 'Price is what you pay, value is what you get', well, Richards' service is extremely great value for money.
I will be engaging with Richard on future financial matters for sure.
Thank you again Richard.
Ashley February 10, 2026
Richard and the Financial Zone are the go to for anything related to finance.
Pensions, mortgages, home care planning, estate planning and will planning.
With over 35 years in the business there is no one better than these people.
I could only recommend Richard Smith or The Finance Zone as the best you can get.
A great guy with great knowledge, totally reliable and professional.
John January 16, 2024
Can't speak highly enough of Richard or recommend him enough. His handling of my mother's estate was efficient, professional, and courteous throughout. Probate was granted in the estimated date and this is thanks to Richard's expertise and foresight. I would not hesitate to deal with him again, though I also hope that isn't for a long time. Thanks again!
Dylan November 27, 2025
Summary
Service Type
Business and Personal Financial Guidance, Help with Probate (Assisted Probate Services).
Providing essential, no-nonsense financial guidance for individuals and businesses since 1988 and with a constant presence online since 2002. Probate Help and Assistance in Crawley and the surrounding area.
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