Guides for Beneficiaries and Executors
Can an executor withhold money from a beneficiary?
An executor can temporarily withhold money from a beneficiary, but only when there’s a…
What to do after inheriting money: your options explained
When you inherit money, the first steps are to check what you’ve received, keep…
Can Probate be contested?
Yes, probate can be contested, but there needs to be a genuine legal reason,…
Do beneficiaries pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?
Beneficiaries don’t usually pay Inheritance Tax. It’s normally paid by the executor from the…
What makes up a person’s estate when they die?
A person’s estate is made up of all the assets they own at time…
Buying out siblings from an inherited property
Buying out siblings from an inherited property requires a specific process and can’t happen…
Inheriting a house with a mortgage
When inheriting a house with a mortgage, the debt and interest keep being charged…
When do you pay Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax is due before the end of the sixth month after the date…
Executor Loans UK: Borrowing against an estate for liquidity
Executor Loans exist to help executors cover urgent estate costs when they don’t have…
Being a beneficiary of a will: What you’re entitled to
Beneficiaries are entitled to receive the inheritance left to them once the estate’s debts,…
How is probate in Scotland different to England?
The process of going through probate is called Confirmation in Scotland, but both administer…
What happens to Premium Bonds after death?
After death, Premium Bonds pass to the estate. NS&I, the bank that holds them,…
Disclaimer: Guides are for informational purposes and are not to be used for financial advice.
