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.
Lifetime gifts in probate
How do lifetime gifts probate and inheritance tax estate values? We explain the types of gift, exemptions, and your responsibilities.
Probate Directory
A directory of useful contacts to help executors and administrators with completing the probate process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Insolvent estates
Understand what it means when dealing with insolvent estates, how to pay the debts, and how to protect yourself as an executor.
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.
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.