Estate & Probate
Managing an estate and applying for probate can be complex. Get clear guidance on executor responsibilities, the probate process, and estate administration.
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Farm Inheritance Tax: APR and BPR Changes Explained
From April 2026, Agricultural Property Relief is capped at £1 million. Learn how this affects family farms and what executors need to know.
New Year Estate Planning 2026: Why January Is the Perfect Time
Start 2026 with your affairs in order. Essential estate planning guide covering wills, LPAs, and critical IHT changes before April 2026.
Pensions and Inheritance Tax: The 2027 Changes
From April 2027, unused pension funds will be subject to inheritance tax. Learn what's changing and how it affects bereaved families.
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Autumn Budget 2025: What Actually Changed for Inheritance Tax
The November 2025 Budget confirmed IHT changes. Learn what was announced, what the rumours got wrong, and what it means for bereaved families.
Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property UK: CGT Rates, Reliefs & How to Calculate 2026
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.
Clearing a House After Death: Spring 2026 Practical Guide
Complete guide to house clearance after death including legal requirements, costs, timing, and spring-specific considerations for emptying a property.
Complete Guide to Applying for Probate
Step-by-step probate application process, forms needed, costs, and typical timeframes for grant of probate.
Complete UK Probate Guide 2026
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.
Contesting a Will UK: Grounds, Process, Costs & Success Rates 2026
How to contest a will: valid grounds, who can contest, caveat process, mediation vs court, costs £3K-£100K+, success rates, and timeline.
Deceased's Tax Return UK: Executor Guide to Final Self Assessment 2026
Executor's guide to deceased tax returns: who must file, final tax return deadlines, claiming refunds, reporting income after death, HMRC notification.
Digital Assets After Death: Complete UK Guide
What happens to digital assets after death? Handle social media, email, cloud storage, cryptocurrency, online banking. Complete executor guide.
DIY Probate vs Solicitor Costs UK 2026
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.
Do I Need Probate? UK Thresholds £5K-£50K (Free Checker 2026)
Probate needed if estate has property or over £50K. Joint accounts exempt. Check bank thresholds: HSBC £50K, smaller banks £15K.
Do You Need Probate UK? Complete Guide 2026
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.
Estate Administration Checklist: Complete UK Guide for Executors
Comprehensive estate administration checklist for UK executors. Step-by-step guide covering probate, asset collection, debt payment, and distribution with timelines.
Executor Refusing to Act UK: Rights, Removal & What to Do 2026
Executor won't act or communicate? Your rights, removing executors, court proceedings, delays, disputes, and alternative solutions.
Executor's April 5th Tax Year-End Checklist 2026
Urgent checklist for executors before April 5th tax year-end. Capital Gains Tax allowances, IHT planning, and estate admin actions before April 6th changes.
Filing a Tax Return for a Deceased Person UK: Step-by-Step Guide
How to file Self Assessment tax return for someone who died. HMRC bereavement relief, deadline extensions, executor responsibilities, and penalty cancellation.
Finding the Will: Where to Look
Common places to search for a will, using the National Will Register, and what to do if you can't find one.
How Long Does Probate Take UK? Complete Timeline & Delays Explained 2026
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.
How to Write a Will UK 2026: Complete Guide
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.
IHT400 Form: Complete Guide to Inheritance Tax Return UK 2026
How to complete IHT400 Inheritance Tax form: step-by-step guide, schedules needed, common mistakes, IHT400 vs IHT205, deadlines, submitting to HMRC.
Inheritance Tax Planning: April 5th 2026 Deadline for APR & BPR
Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief capped at £2.5m from April 6th 2026. Critical deadline for farms, businesses, and AIM portfolios.
Inheritance Tax Thresholds Frozen Until 2030
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.
Inheritance Tax UK 2026/27: Complete Guide
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 House With Mortgage UK: Options, Responsibilities & Tax 2026
Inherited property with mortgage? Your options, mortgage liability, taking over payments, selling with mortgage, insurance claims, and tax implications.
Inherited Rental Property with Tenants UK: Landlord Duties & Rights 2026
Inherited property with tenants? Your landlord obligations, taking over tenancy, deposit protection, rental income tax, selling with tenants, eviction rights.
Living in Inherited Property Rent-Free UK: Rights, Tax & CGT Implications 2026
Can you live in inherited property rent-free? Executor rights, beneficiary occupancy rules, council tax, CGT relief, permission needed, living there during probate.
Probate Checklist
Not sure if you need probate? Use this guide to understand the process and gather everything you'll need.
Probate Delays and IHT Interest Charges
HMRC charges 8.75% interest on unpaid inheritance tax. Learn how to pay IHT before probate and avoid unnecessary interest charges.
Probate Waiting Times UK 2026: Current Processing Times by Region
Current probate processing times for all UK regions. Weekly-updated data from HMCTS, how to check your application, and what causes delays.
Residence Nil-Rate Band (RNRB) Explained UK: £175K IHT Allowance 2026
What is Residence Nil-Rate Band? £175K extra IHT allowance when passing home to children. RNRB eligibility, taper threshold, downsizing relief, how to claim.
Selling Inherited House UK: CGT, Probate, Timeline & Process 2026
Complete guide to selling inherited property: when you can sell, probate requirements, Capital Gains Tax, empty property issues, estate agent vs auction.
The 7-Year Gifting Rule Explained
How gifts before death are taxed, taper relief rates, exempt gifts, and what executors need to report on IHT forms.
Transferring Property Title After Death UK: Land Registry Forms, Process & Timeline 2026
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.
Understanding Inheritance Tax Basics
Current IHT thresholds, who needs to pay, exemptions, and how to calculate what's owed on an estate.
Valuing an Estate for Probate UK: Property, Assets, Debts & IHT205/IHT400 2026
How to value an estate for probate: property valuation, bank accounts, investments, personal belongings, debts, IHT205 vs IHT400, excepted estates, HMRC requirements.
What Documents Do I Need for Probate? Complete UK Checklist
Complete checklist of documents needed for probate in the UK. From death certificates to asset valuations - everything executors need to gather for probate applications.
What If There's No Will (Intestacy Rules)
Who inherits when there's no will, intestacy rules explained, and how to apply for letters of administration.
What to Do With Inherited Property UK: Keep, Sell or Rent Guide 2026
Inherited property? Decide whether to keep, sell, or rent. Tax implications, CGT, SDLT relief, mortgage options, and step-by-step process.
When You Don't Need Probate
Situations where probate isn't required, including small estates, joint assets, and nominated beneficiaries.