Farra is a death administration assistant for UK families. Get step-by-step guidance for registering a death, applying for probate, notifying banks, and managing bereavement admin. From essential documents to practical checklists, Farra simplifies estate paperwork and funeral-related tasks so you can focus on what matters.
Managing an estate and applying for probate can be complex. Get clear guidance on executor responsibilities, the probate process, and estate administration.
From April 2026, Agricultural Property Relief is capped at £1 million. Learn how this affects family farms and what executors need to know.
Start 2026 with your affairs in order. Essential estate planning guide covering wills, LPAs, and critical IHT changes before April 2026.
From April 2027, unused pension funds will be subject to inheritance tax. Learn what's changing and how it affects bereaved families.
The November 2025 Budget confirmed IHT changes. Learn what was announced, what the rumours got wrong, and what it means for bereaved families.
Do you pay Capital Gains Tax on inherited property? CGT rates, Private Residence Relief, lettings relief, CGT allowance, how to calculate CGT on property sale after death.
Complete guide to house clearance after death including legal requirements, costs, timing, and spring-specific considerations for emptying a property.
Step-by-step probate application process, forms needed, costs, and typical timeframes for grant of probate.
Comprehensive guide to the probate process in the UK for 2025. How to apply, timescales, costs, and distributing the estate.
Ultimate step-by-step probate guide: 10-stage process, realistic timelines (6-18 months), complete costs (DIY vs solicitor), IHT forms, executor duties, common problems & solutions.
How to contest a will: valid grounds, who can contest, caveat process, mediation vs court, costs £3K-£100K+, success rates, and timeline.
Executor's guide to deceased tax returns: who must file, final tax return deadlines, claiming refunds, reporting income after death, HMRC notification.
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 lets certain people challenge a will or intestacy that leaves them without reasonable financial provision. Who can claim, the 6-month deadline, and what courts consider.
What happens to digital assets after death? Handle social media, email, cloud storage, cryptocurrency, online banking. Complete executor guide.
Should you do probate yourself or use a solicitor? Complete cost comparison: DIY £273-£800 vs Solicitor £1,500-£10,000+. Time, risk, and decision framework.
Probate needed if estate has property or over £50K. Joint accounts exempt. Check bank thresholds: HSBC £50K, smaller banks £15K.
Find out if you need probate in the UK. Property always needs probate. Small estates under £5K-£50K may not (depends on bank). Joint assets exempt.
Comprehensive estate administration checklist for UK executors. Step-by-step guide covering probate, asset collection, debt payment, and distribution with timelines.
Executor won't act or communicate? Your rights, removing executors, court proceedings, delays, disputes, and alternative solutions.
Urgent checklist for executors before April 5th tax year-end. Capital Gains Tax allowances, IHT planning, and estate admin actions before April 6th changes.
How to file Self Assessment tax return for someone who died. HMRC bereavement relief, deadline extensions, executor responsibilities, and penalty cancellation.
Common places to search for a will, using the National Will Register, and what to do if you can't find one.
Probate timeline UK: how long from death to grant of probate to distributing estate. Average 3-12 months. Delays, speeding up probate, what affects timeline.
Learn how to write a legally valid will in the UK. Legal requirements, what to include, DIY vs solicitor costs, and common mistakes to avoid.
How to complete IHT400 Inheritance Tax form: step-by-step guide, schedules needed, common mistakes, IHT400 vs IHT205, deadlines, submitting to HMRC.
IHT402 transfers unused nil rate band from a deceased spouse or civil partner. Claim up to £325,000 extra tax-free allowance. Step-by-step completion guide with worked examples.
IHT405 lists all property, land, and buildings in the estate for inheritance tax. Get the valuation right to avoid HMRC enquiries. Step-by-step completion guide.
IHT406 lists all bank accounts, savings, and ISAs in the estate. How to get date-of-death balances, handle joint accounts, and include accrued interest.
IHT407 covers furniture, jewellery, cars, art, and personal items in the estate. How to value household goods for HMRC, when professional valuations are needed.
IHT419 deducts debts from the taxable estate — mortgages, credit cards, loans, care fees. Which debts HMRC allows and common mistakes that trigger enquiries.
IHT435 claims the Residence Nil Rate Band (up to £175,000). Conditions, downsizing rules, taper for estates over £2m. Step-by-step guide.
IHT436 transfers unused RNRB from a deceased spouse or civil partner — potentially adding up to £175,000 extra tax-free allowance. Conditions and calculation guide.
Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief capped at £2.5m from April 6th 2026. Critical deadline for farms, businesses, and AIM portfolios.
The IHT nil-rate band has been frozen at £325,000 since 2009. Learn how fiscal drag affects estates and what it means for families.
Complete guide to inheritance tax in the UK for 2025–26. Nil-rate band, reliefs, how to calculate IHT, and how to pay HMRC.
Complete UK inheritance tax guide 2026/27. Nil-rate band £325K, RNRB £175K, 40% rate. 7-year gifting rule, exemptions, and how to calculate IHT.
Inherited property with mortgage? Your options, mortgage liability, taking over payments, selling with mortgage, insurance claims, and tax implications.
Inherited property with tenants? Your landlord obligations, taking over tenancy, deposit protection, rental income tax, selling with tenants, eviction rights.
Can you live in inherited property rent-free? Executor rights, beneficiary occupancy rules, council tax, CGT relief, permission needed, living there during probate.
Not sure if you need probate? Use this guide to understand the process and gather everything you'll need.
HMRC charges 8.75% interest on unpaid inheritance tax. Learn how to pay IHT before probate and avoid unnecessary interest charges.
When probate is required in the UK in 2025. Asset thresholds by bank and institution, small estate rules, and how to avoid probate where possible.
Current probate processing times for all UK regions. Weekly-updated data from HMCTS, how to check your application, and what causes delays.
What is Residence Nil-Rate Band? £175K extra IHT allowance when passing home to children. RNRB eligibility, taper threshold, downsizing relief, how to claim.
Complete guide to selling inherited property: when you can sell, probate requirements, Capital Gains Tax, empty property issues, estate agent vs auction.
How gifts before death are taxed, taper relief rates, exempt gifts, and what executors need to report on IHT forms.
How to transfer property ownership after death: Land Registry forms (AS1, DJP, AP1), probate requirements, changing deeds, joint tenants vs tenants in common, fees and timeline.
Current IHT thresholds, who needs to pay, exemptions, and how to calculate what's owed on an estate.
How to value an estate for probate: property valuation, bank accounts, investments, personal belongings, debts, IHT205 vs IHT400, excepted estates, HMRC requirements.
Complete checklist of documents needed for probate in the UK. From death certificates to asset valuations - everything executors need to gather for probate applications.
Who inherits when there's no will, intestacy rules explained, and how to apply for letters of administration.
Inherited property? Decide whether to keep, sell, or rent. Tax implications, CGT, SDLT relief, mortgage options, and step-by-step process.
Situations where probate isn't required, including small estates, joint assets, and nominated beneficiaries.