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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.
Living overseas when a UK estate needs to be administered brings a unique set of challenges — from applying for probate without travelling to the UK, to understanding inheritance tax on a non-resident's estate. These guides cover every step of the process for executors and beneficiaries based abroad.
Can you close UK bank accounts without travelling? Bank-by-bank guide covering what documentation to send, remote processes, small estates procedures, and getting documents certified overseas.
Step-by-step guide for non-resident executors: swearing the oath overseas, IHT deadlines, whether you need a UK solicitor, and how to manage probate entirely from abroad.
Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax on inherited UK property, the 60-day HMRC reporting deadline, CGT base cost rules, and a step-by-step process for remote property sales.
No UK tax applies when you transfer inherited money abroad. What the receiving country may ask, the documents banks need, and getting a fair exchange rate.
Do you still owe UK IHT after moving abroad? Domicile of origin, domicile of choice, the 15-year deemed domicile trap, and practical steps to reduce your UK IHT exposure.
Does UK IHT apply if the deceased lived abroad? How domicile (not residence) determines liability, the deemed domicile trap, and which assets are always caught.