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.

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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.

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Based on 37 reviews
  • 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 Gardner Avatar Susan
    October 20, 2024

    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 powell Avatar Amy
    August 5, 2023

    Richard has been so helpful applying for Grant of Probate for my elderly friend who died

    Sue Martins Avatar Sue
    December 20, 2024
  • Richard was extremely helpful and was able to explain things easily in layman's terms. Deadlines were adhered to and Richard's friendly, approachable nature made the whole process very smooth. Will definitely use him again.

    Michelle Massey Avatar Michelle
    January 16, 2024

    Thank you Richard for a 5 Star service. We were grateful for Richards, kind, knowledgeable and efficient help with a matter of Probate. We would not hesitate to recommend him.

    Lisa de Bidaph Avatar Lisa
    August 26, 2025

    Richard from the Finance Zone has been a godsend and has provide myself and my family invaluable financial advice for years and more recently advice with care home fees. His advice was 'spot on'. I cannot say enough gratitude I am to Richard for his help and advice and thoroughly recommend his services.

    Adrian Edwards Avatar Adrian
    January 11, 2024
  • 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 Keegan Avatar Ashley
    February 10, 2026

    Richard did an exceptional job organising probate after our mother died in June. Throughout the entire process he was diligent, persistent, and consistently communicative. He made sure every detail was handled with care and professionalism, keeping us updated at every step and ensuring nothing fell through the cracks. His support made a difficult time much easier for my brother and me, and we’re truly grateful for his hard work and dedication. Highly recommended.

    Leon T Avatar Leon
    November 26, 2025

    Richard was recommended by a friend. He did a brilliant job helped with all the paperwork/forms and gave good advice. Richard kept me up to date with everything until complete & followed up with a call after. I would highly recommend him.

    linda phillips Avatar linda
    December 5, 2023


Summary
Service Type
Business and Personal Financial Guidance, Help with Probate (Assisted Probate Services).
Provider Name
The Finance Zone,
20 Gainsborough Road,Crawley,West Sussex-RH10 5ld,
Telephone No.07740776226
Area
London, West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent
Description
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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