You must have estimated the value of the estate to find out if there’s Inheritance Tax to pay before you can apply for probate. If the estate’s not ‘excepted’, you must also submit full details (the estate’s assets and debts, any gifts made, and any reliefs and exemptions) to HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ) using form IHT400 before applying. And you must: start paying Inheritance Tax , if there is any wait for HMRC to send you a unique code Apply for probate
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