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.
Death triggers a range of tax obligations — and some tax reliefs. Our guides explain everything from income tax refunds to CGT on estate assets, so executors and beneficiaries pay the right amount.
How to claim BPR on private company shares after death. The 2-year ownership rule, trading vs investment company tests, and the excepted assets trap.
CGT for executors selling estate assets. The CGT uplift on death, the estate's annual exemption, 60-day reporting for property, and how to report gains.
How council tax changes after a partner dies. The 25% single person discount, bereavement backdating, and SMI exemption — and how to apply.
What a deed of variation is and how it works. Redirecting inherited assets within 2 years of death to reduce IHT, the rules for minors, and how it affects RNRB.
Do beneficiaries pay tax on inherited money or assets? The difference between IHT (paid by the estate) and personal tax obligations for beneficiaries.
Which HMRC team to contact after a death. Bereavement helpline, PAYE vs Self Assessment, the IHT team, and realistic response time expectations.
How income tax works during the estate administration period. Registering with HMRC, the SA900 form, tax rates on estate income, and when filing is not required.
How to claim an income tax refund for a deceased person. Why refunds arise after death, the R27 form process, and HMRC timescales.
How to complete the PA1 probate application and IHT205 for small estates below the inheritance tax threshold. Common mistakes and submission tips.
What to do with a VAT registration when a sole trader or business owner dies. HMRC notification, filing outstanding returns, and deregistering.