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apply for a grant (whatever type), obtain form PA1 from Her
Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. On the form you’ll need to list the full
value of the person’s estate – although you may not be able to give
accurate details at this stage. If so, write ‘estimate’. This means
doing a bit of investigation and getting in touch with organistions
with whom the deceased had
money saved or invested, or to whom the
deceased owed money. You’ll also need to give valuations for property,
jewellery and other household belongings.
When you send the form to the Probate Registry you’ll need to include a
cheque to pay for the fee (currently £130), a certified copy of
the death certificate (a photocopy is not acceptable), and the will and any
codicils (amendments to the will).
Note that the Probate Registry will not return the will to you as it
becomes a public document once it has been ‘proven’ or declared to be
valid, so it’s a good idea to keep a copy yourself. However, you will
receive an official copy of the will when the grant is issued to you.
Your application will be reviewed and you’ll be asked to attend an
interview. At the interview you’ll be asked to confirm the details of
the estate by swearing an oath. You may be asked some questions
regarding the estate and you’re free to ask any questions yourself.
The whole application process can take a few months. It’s important to
note that inheritance tax must be paid within six months after the end
of the month in which the person died, and normally it must be paid at
least in part before the grant is issued. To work out what needs to be
paid, obtain forms D18 and IHT200 from either the Probate Registry or
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and send them to Her Majesty’s
Revenue and Customs.
When you’ve received the grant (and it’s best to get several certified
copies of it), you can then apply to banks, building societies,
pensions providers and other financial institutions with whom the
deceased had
money saved or invested to request that the assets are
released. You’ll also need to contact organisations to whom the
deceased owed money in order to pay them back. It can be quite a
time-consuming process, and you are allowed to claim expenses from the
person’s estate for carrying out the work, but you can’t charge for
your time involved.
There are some cases in which a grant is not required, for example if
all the deceased’s assets are held in joint names with a surviving
partner or spouse, or if the estate is very small and no inheritance
tax is due (some organisations will release funds of up to around
£5,000 without a grant). You may want to have a brief
consultation with a solicitor to obtain advice before you proceed with the
application for a grant of representation.
Before you make the decision to take on this large task yourself,
consider the advantages and disadvantages of employing a solicitor to
do so – it could save you a great deal of time and effort, and perhaps
money. For example, the solicitor’s fees can be charged to the estate,
but if you were taking care of the probate yourself you wouldn’t be
able to claim for your time – this could be an issue if you have to
take time off work. You also wouldn’t have to attend an interview at
the Probate Registry, and the process is often quicker as solicitors
are used to dealing with probate and can easily handle issues or
complications should any arise. Also, the probate fee is often lower
when an application is made through a solicitor. Weigh up these factors
before deciding how you want to proceed.
Biography:Author: Benedict RohanWebsite: www.mortgagenation.co.ukBenedict Rohan works as a freelance finance writer. Commercial Mortgage, Homeowner Loans, Remortgages
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