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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.

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Some estates involve circumstances that mainstream probate guides don't cover. These specialist guides address the scenarios that executors and families find most confusing — from insolvent estates to death during a house purchase, equity release complications to cryptocurrency with no private key.

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AIM Shares and Business Property Relief 2026: What the April 2026 Changes MeanAIM shares no longer fully qualify for 100% Business Property Relief from April 2026. Understand the new 50% cap, what it means for estates, and IHT planning. UK guide.
Annuities on Death: Guaranteed Periods, Joint Life, and Value ProtectionWhat happens to an annuity when the policyholder dies? Guaranteed periods, joint life, and value-protected annuities can pay out to the estate or a nominee. UK 2026 guide.
Bare Trusts for Minor Beneficiaries: Holding Inherited Assets for ChildrenWhen a minor inherits under a will, a bare trust may be used to hold assets until they reach 18. Understand the tax treatment and administration of bare trusts. UK 2026 guide.
Care Home Deprivation of Assets: Clawback Rules After a DeathDeprivation of assets when a care home resident dies: how local authority clawback works, what counts as deliberate deprivation, and what executors must do.
Choosing an Estate Agent for a Probate Sale: What Executors Should AskHow executors should choose an estate agent to sell a probate property: questions to ask, typical fees and tie-ins, red flags, and how valuation affects IHT and CGT.
Cryptocurrency After Death: What Happens If There Is No Private Key?If a deceased person held cryptocurrency but left no private key or seed phrase, the assets may be permanently inaccessible. Understand what options exist. UK 2026 guide.
Death During a House Purchase or Sale: What Happens to the Transaction?What happens if someone dies during the conveyancing process? Can the executor proceed with the sale or purchase? UK executor guide 2026.
Death During Divorce Proceedings: What Happens to the Will and Estate?If someone dies while their divorce is pending, does the will still apply? Understand gifts to spouses, TOLATA claims, and how the estate is administered. UK 2026 guide.
Death of a Company Director: Shares, Directorships, and the EstateWhen a director dies, their shares pass through their estate. Understand articles of association restrictions, valuing private company shares, and IHT business relief. UK 2026.
Death of a Lloyd's Name: Underwriting Liabilities and the EstateA deceased Lloyd's Name may leave ongoing underwriting liabilities and letters of credit. Understand how the estate handles run-off liabilities and Lloyd's administration. UK.
Death of a Partnership Member: Dissolution, Succession, and the EstateWhen a partner dies, does the partnership dissolve? Understand accrual clauses, continuation agreements, valuing the partnership share, and IHT treatment. UK 2026 guide.
Death of a Sole Trader: Final Tax Returns, HMRC, and Winding UpWhen a sole trader dies, the executor must deal with final income tax returns, VAT deregistration, and HMRC notifications. UK sole trader death guide 2026.
Death While Receiving Universal Credit: What the Estate Must DoWhen someone dies while claiming Universal Credit, the DWP must be notified immediately. Understand the process, final payments, and overpayment recovery. UK guide.
Deed of Variation: Redirecting an Inheritance Within Two Years of DeathA deed of variation allows beneficiaries to redirect a gift within 2 years of death for IHT and CGT purposes. Understand the rules, HMRC notification, and uses. UK 2026.
Disclaimer of Inheritance: Refusing a Gift Under a WillCan you refuse an inheritance? A disclaimer must be total — you cannot accept part and disclaim the rest. Understand the tax implications and how to disclaim. UK 2026.
EIS and SEIS Investments on Death: IHT Relief and CGT DisposalEIS and SEIS investments may qualify for IHT Business Property Relief and CGT disposal on death. Understand the conditions, holding periods, and estate treatment. UK 2026.
Endowment Policies on Death: Written in Trust vs EstateWhen an endowment policy matures on death, does it go through the estate? Understand the difference between policies written in trust and those in the estate. UK guide.
Equity Release and Probate: Repayment, Timelines, and the EstateWhat happens to an equity release mortgage after death? Executors have 12 months to repay. Understand the NNEG guarantee, interest roll-up, and next steps. UK 2026.
Frozen and Deferred Pensions on Death: How to Claim Death BenefitsWhen someone with a frozen or deferred pension dies, the estate or beneficiaries may be entitled to death benefits. Understand the claiming process and expression of wishes. UK.
Leasehold Property and Probate: Short Leases, Extension, and AdministrationDealing with leasehold property in a probate estate? Understand short lease risks, lease extension during administration, and the conveyancing process. UK 2026 guide.
Lender Delays in Probate Property Sales: Mortgage and Equity ReleaseMortgage lenders and equity release providers can delay probate property sales. Understand why delays happen and how to escalate. UK executor guide 2026.
Letter of Wishes: Guiding Your Executor and TrusteesA letter of wishes is not legally binding but guides your executor and trustees on your intentions. Understand what to include and how it works alongside your will. UK guide.
Life Interest Trusts (IPDI): How They Work in a WillAn Immediate Post-Death Interest (IPDI) trust gives a surviving spouse a life interest in the estate. Understand the tax treatment, IHT, and how life interest trusts operate. UK.
Missing Will: When the Will Cannot Be Found and Intestacy AppliesIf a will cannot be found, the estate may be administered on intestacy. Understand the presumption of revocation, how to search, and what intestacy means. UK 2026.
Mutual Wills: When a Surviving Spouse Cannot Change Their WillMutual wills create a binding agreement between spouses not to change their wills after the first death. Understand the legal obligations and risks. UK 2026 guide.
Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trusts: Are They Still Worth Using?Nil rate band discretionary trusts were widely used before the transferable NRB. Are they still useful in 2026? Understand the ongoing administration and IHT implications. UK.
Overpaid Pension After Death: Recovery by the SchemePension schemes can recover payments made after a member's death from the estate. Understand the rules, how long providers have to reclaim, and what to do. UK 2026 guide.
Presumption of Death: When Someone Has Gone MissingWhen a person has been missing for 7 years, the court can make a declaration of presumed death. Understand the process, the Death (Commorientes) Act, and probate implications. UK.
Selling a Probate Property: Estate Agent and Conveyancer GuideHow an executor sells a property during probate: marketing before the grant, signing the TR1, CGT main residence relief, and managing beneficiary expectations. UK 2026.
Shared Ownership Property in Probate: Can You Inherit a Share?A shared ownership lease can be inherited, but housing association pre-emption rights apply. Understand the probate process for shared ownership. UK 2026 guide.
Storing a Will Safely: What to Do With an Original WillWhere is the safest place to keep an original will? Options include solicitor storage, Probate Registry, and the National Will Register. Avoid bank safe deposit boxes. UK guide.