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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Probate Directory

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protecting a vulnerable beneficiary

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

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.

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.

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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Arranging a funeral

Deed of Variation: Changing a will after death

Dealing with overseas assets after death

Guide to social media accounts

I’m an executor. Do I have to act?

Power of attorney and Probate

Insolvent estates

Refusing a gift left in a will

Missing beneficiaries

How to register a death

speak with an advisor

How to apply for Probate

What is Probate and do I need it?

Find a will after a death

Dealing with personal belongings after a death

Dealing with vehicles after a death

Probate Directory

Do I need to pay inheritance tax?

What is an executor?

Rules of intestacy

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

What to do when a business owner dies

Inheriting firearms

What to do when a pet owner dies

A guide to using our resources

Probate for farming families

Probate and gifts to charity: What you need to know

Defending a contested will – An executor’s guide

Protecting a vulnerable beneficiary

Understanding and preparing estate accounts

Stamp Duty Land Tax and Probate Property

Lifetime gifts in probate

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Executors and Probate

Family situations

General guidance

About us and our wills

Wills for British expats

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