Arranging a funeral

A step-by-step guide to arranging a loved one's funeral, from registering the death to choosing the right type of funeral.

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Deed of Variation: Changing a will after death

Discover how to change a will or the intestacy rules after someone's passing by making a deed of variation.

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Dealing with overseas assets after death

Discover what steps to take when handling overseas assets after a death. Learn about succession laws, domicile and inheritance tax.

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Guide to social media accounts

Learn how to memorialise or delete your loved one's social media accounts after their passing, including Facebook, X, Instagram and more.

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I’m an executor. Do I have to act?

Explore your options for acting as executor, or renouncing, reserving or delegating your duties if you don't want to act.

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Power of attorney and Probate

Learn the difference between being an attorney and an executor, and what this now means for you if you had power of attorney for a loved one.

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Insolvent estates

Understand what it means when dealing with insolvent estates, how to pay the debts, and how to protect yourself as an executor.

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Refusing a gift left in a will

What to do when you have been left an unwanted gift in a will, including refusing it altogether, or giving it away to someone else.

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Missing beneficiaries

Sometimes, administering an estate involves missing beneficiaries. Learn what steps you can take to locate them, and how to protect yourself.

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How to register a death

Our useful guide to the essential steps to register a death, from the documents required to using the Tell Us Once service.

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How to apply for Probate

Discover how to apply for Probate, the information and documents you will need, and where and how to send off your application.

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What is Probate and do I need it?

Understand what Probate is, when you may need it, how to apply, and how long it takes. Whether there is a will or not, we've got you covered.

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Find a will after a death

Explore the steps you can take to find a loved one's will after their passing, and what to do if you cannot find a will.

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Dealing with personal belongings after a death

A guide to help you deal with someone's personal belongings after their passing, covering valuing, selling and giving away belongings.

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Dealing with vehicles after a death

Learn how to inform the DVLA after a death, value and sell a vehicle or transfer ownership, and deal with MOT, tax and insurance.

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Probate Directory

A directory of useful contacts to help executors and administrators with completing the probate process.

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Do I need to pay inheritance tax?

Learn about Inheritance Tax (IHT) thresholds and exemptions, and calculating and paying inheritance tax when administering an estate.

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What is an executor?

Learn about what is and who can be an executor, and their role and responsibilities when dealing with an estate after a death.

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Rules of intestacy

Learn who inherits under the rules of intestacy and who deals with an estate when there's no will, and what assets you can inherit.

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What to do after the death of a spouse or civil partner

Our guide to dealing with the death of a spouse or civil partner and their estate, and whether you will need Probate.

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What to do when a business owner dies

A guide to managing an estate when a business owner dies, covering business assets, debts, probate and inheritance tax.

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Inheriting firearms

Inheriting a shotgun, rifle or other firearms? Learn what your options are and who to contact after the death of the registered owner.

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What to do when a pet owner dies

We discuss how to support grieving pets when a pet owner dies, exploring options for their long-term care, including fostering and adoption.

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A guide to using our resources

Find guidance on using our executors resources here to help you navigate probate smoothly after a loved one's passing.

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Probate for farming families

Probate for farming families: What you need to know, including how to value the farm and land, and what tax reliefs you can apply for.

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Probate and gifts to charity: What you need to know

Handling probate for a loved one and need to deal with gifts to charity in their will? Our guide helps make things easier for you.

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Defending a contested will – An executor’s guide

Are you an executor faced with someone disputing a will? Learn what your next steps are to effectively defending a contested will.

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Protecting a vulnerable beneficiary

Learn how to protect and support a vulnerable beneficiary. Essential guidance for executors, trustees, and those managing estates.

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Understanding and preparing estate accounts

Learn about preparing estate accounts: why they're important, what they look like, and who can see them. We assist with estate administration.

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Stamp Duty Land Tax and Probate Property

Discover how Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and its reliefs and exemptions applies to inherited property, and the rates payable.

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Lifetime gifts in probate

How do lifetime gifts probate and inheritance tax estate values? We explain the types of gift, exemptions, and your responsibilities.

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