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Receiving the grant of probate is not the end — it is the beginning of estate administration. Executors must collect assets, pay any outstanding tax, complete an estate tax return, distribute to beneficiaries, and formally close the estate. These guides walk you through every step.
To transfer registered property to a beneficiary, the executor uses form AS1 (Assent of registered land). No SDLT is due on a straightforward assent. UK executor guide.
Beneficiaries can demand to see estate accounts and apply to court for them to be passed. Understand the passing of accounts process, surcharge, and mediation. UK 2026.
Obtaining signed receipts from beneficiaries after distribution protects the executor from future claims. Understand what a receipt must include and how to handle refusals. UK.
CGT base cost for inherited assets is the probate value. Understand the 36-month main residence relief, the 60-day reporting rule for property, and CGT rates. UK 2026.
After distributing the estate, the executor must close the estate account, notify HMRC, issue R185 forms, and retain records for 12 years. UK executor guide.
The most efficient order for collecting estate assets after probate: bank accounts first, then investments, then property. Use the Death Notification Service. UK executor guide.
The SA900 is the annual income tax return for estates during administration. Understand when it is required, how to register for a UTR, and the key sections. UK 2026 guide.
A deed of appropriation transfers specific estate assets (shares, property, portfolios) to beneficiaries in satisfaction of their entitlement. No CGT is triggered. UK guide.
Distribution follows a strict order: specific legacies, pecuniary legacies, then residue. The executor's year is 12 months from death. Obtain receipts from all beneficiaries. UK.
Estate accounts are a formal summary of all assets, debts, and residue — prepared before distribution and presented to beneficiaries for approval. UK executor guide.
The estate is a separate tax entity during administration. Any income over £500 requires an SA900 return. Understand the rates, R185 forms, and HMRC registration. UK 2026.
An executor can renounce before intermeddling, reserve power, or be removed by court order. Understand the options and the ongoing liability after administration. UK 2026.
Receiving an inheritance is not taxable, but estate income must be reported using the R185. Future gains on inherited assets use probate value as the base cost. UK 2026 guide.
If a beneficiary dies before the testator, their gift usually lapses. The s.33 Wills Act 1837 exception applies to descendants who leave children. UK executor guide.
The grant of probate is the starting point for active estate administration. This checklist covers the key steps: Gazette notice, collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing. UK.