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Inheritance Tax & No Cash In The Estate: What Happens Next?

When someone dies, the value of their estate is calculated for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes. There is a timeline for when the IHT amount must be sent to HMRC – but what happens if there is no cash in the estate? What Is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance tax (IHT) is a tax that must be paid […]

April 4, 2024

Inheritance Tax Relief When Property Values Fall

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More and more estates are selling properties for less than the value price given to HMRC during probate, resulting in property being sold at a loss and estates paying too much inheritance tax (IHT). Why Are Some Estates Paying Too Much IHT? The reason why this is occurring more frequently is due to a combination […]

February 7, 2024

What is Probate And Do I Need To Do It?

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Your Guide To Probate The loss of a loved one is naturally a difficult and distressing time, and dealing with the administration and distribution of their estate can be challenging. What Is Probate? Probate is the process of applying to the Court for an individual to be given the authority to deal with the estate […]

November 2, 2023

Key Steps Of The Probate Process

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Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy – and handling the emotional upset is difficult enough without having to tackle the tax and legal aspects involved in the probate process. However, probate needn’t be such a daunting task to the personal representatives (PRs), also known as executors when appointed in a […]

May 1, 2022

Probate: How Can A Solicitor Help?

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Dealing with the estate of a deceased relative or friend, at what is already a distressing and difficult time, can be hard. Using a solicitor to assist with probate can make things easier and less stressful for you. Your solicitor can help you with all the paperwork involved with probate and simplify the complex process. […]

February 18, 2022

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