How do Probate Loans work?
A probate loan lets an executor or beneficiary access some of the money tied up in an estate before it has been fully administered.
Guides for Beneficiaries and Executors
What is The 7 Year Rule For Inheritance?
If you give someone money or property and live for at least another seven years, they usually won't have to pay Inheritance Tax on the gift.
Do you pay Inheritance Tax when you inherit a business?
If you inherit a business, you won't normally have to pay Inheritance Tax. It's usually paid from the estate before you get your inheritance.
How Do You Manage Disputes Over Inheritance?
A lot of inheritance disputes can be resolved by talking things through, mediation or getting legal advice.
Paying Inheritance Tax without selling your property
You can pay Inheritance Tax without selling the property by using the deceased’s money, paying in instalments or covering it another way.
What documents do I need to start a probate application?
For probate, you'll need the original will, details from the death certificate and to know what the person owned and owed when they died.
Can an executor withhold money from a beneficiary?
An executor can temporarily withhold money from a beneficiary, but only when there's a genuine reason for doing so.
What to do after inheriting money: your options explained
When you inherit money, the first steps are to check what you've received, keep it somewhere safe and pause before making any big decisions.
Can Probate be contested?
Yes, probate can be contested, but there needs to be a genuine legal reason, like worries about whether a will is valid.
Do beneficiaries pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?
Beneficiaries don't usually pay Inheritance Tax. It's normally paid by the executor from the estate before anyone receives their inheritance.
