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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.

Protecting a vulnerable beneficiary

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.
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