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Deaths, Funerals & Probate Board Sticky
Relevant Forum threads you may find helpful: * Introduction to this board * Useful references * Guide discussion: Probate: How to do it yourself If you've spotted any other threads on this board which you think should be highlighted, please do let me know. Useful content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Guide to probate *…
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is this an excepted estate
I was hoping I could avoind filling in IHT400 and just go straight for C1 as there is no inheritance tax due after Dad's death. However now I am not so sure about filling in the IHT form, I am certain no inheritance tax is due. Dad's will leaves everything to Mum. House deeds unfortunately has no survivorship clause,…
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C1 inventory money from US pension held in London
Hi Here is an unusual one. My Dad died recently and I am trying to fill in the C1 form. The final one I want to check is the pension payment he received from the USA via Bermuda. His final payment was transferred from Bermuda to OFX (money transfer people) in London before he died, but he was in hospital and did not…
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What to do with money left to grandchildren who aren’t old enough yet
Hi I wondered if anyone had any advice please regarding my Fathers will who sadly passed away two months ago. He left some money to his grandchildren and stipulated in his will they had to be 25 years old before they received it. One is 20 years old and one is 23 years old now. My Father was going to change his will last…
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Theft by POA?
My great uncle has POA health and welfare and money for my grandmother. The money part is active as my gran cannot handle money at all. She doesn't have any concept of money, never has done and my grandfather used to handle all the money before he passed away. I've found out that my grandmother believes she has been making…
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Transferable Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)
We are finishing off all the IHT forms and have a question on RNRB. My father passed away in 1978 and my mother passed away earlier this year. We understand my father has £100k RNRB as he passed away before RNRB was introduced. How much of this is transferable if my mothers estate is worth £2300k. Using the guidelines my…
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How long should it take for monies from deceased estate
My Dad sadly passed away 26th may 2025, consulted a solicitor (as you do) and probate was granted on 28th december 2025, however solicitor srill hasnt received monies from HSBC, his one and only bank account. Is this normal to take this long?
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Probate time - Any chance in under a week?
South west of England. Just doing probate for my mums estate (A house worth 140k), NO savings, NO debt, NO bonds nothing. The house was left to me and my partner. The will was done through a solicitor. I filled out the forms today and sent them off (next day). What do you think the turn around will be before the court…
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C1 Grant of Confirmation - Looking for help
Good evening, I recently lost both my parents and am looking for some guidance on the completion of the C1 Grant of Confirmation to enable the sale of the family home, a small amount of shares and to allow release of funds from Santander and Nationwide Building Society accounts and conclude the execution of the estate. My…
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will and affects
Hello, Strange one but let's go, Four people named in a will, three are executors, other a beneficiary. Will left by my late grandfather/father, On of the executors do live in the mortgage free property and has done since birth approx fifty years, So four people, Two whom are in receipt of UC, Two are state pensioners, All…
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Grant of Confirmation
Hi, I’m trying to fill in the form for Grant of Confirmation for my dad’s estate (C1). I’m trying to do this on my own without a solicitor. I think I understand the main issues, it should be such a simple situation, but what exactly to put on the form is driving me crazy :mad:. Would be grateful if anyone could help.…
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Four Different Banks with probate - four very different experiences
Firstly Nat West for the Executor Account - What a farce. You can't open a joint Executor account in branch, in fact you can't do ANYTHING in branch. You have to: Open a new account online THEN Add a joint account holder online THEN Get account changed to executor account (which you DO need to go into the branch for) We…
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Nationwide nightmare with bereavement team and inaccurate figures and no support
Hey all My uncle has been having a really horrific time with the Nationwide and their bereavement and complaints team. His wife died earlier this year, all he wanted to do was to sort out accounts and, as she wanted, move her money into his name and accounts. My auntie didn't have a will, but as the amounts weren't big…
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Excepted Estate Clarification
Hi All I would welcome clarification of my situation if anyone can help. My Mum died in 2013. All bank accounts were joint and she and my dad jointly owned their home. Her will left everything to Dad and he did no probate or other paperwork and just carried on as usual (finance wise). My Dad died a few weeks ago but for…
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Deed of Variation / Joint Accounts
My dad died last November and I've found the various threads and comments on this forum very useful, so thanks! He died interstate and we've had a solicitors letter outlining what me and my brother are due under the laws of intestacy. Me, him and my mum are still around and the only beneficiaries. My dad had a 2nd house in…
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Completed c1 confirmation returned
I completed a c1 form but have had it returned with a letter saying corrections required on c1 form . They have marked the inventory at the bank accounts but unsure what ive to do .
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Executor-dative scotland
I have completed a template to petition the court for executor-dative my mum passed away with no will and estate is above £36k.any advice on how I have completed the template
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Discretionary Trust Surrender
Asking on behalf of mother in law who’s sole remaining parent just passed. In summary and without as much commentary as possible: remaining parent died in Feb-26 (FY25/26) discretionary trust set up 7 years ago £33k approx remaining Two trustees (both daughters of deceased) are now the beneficiaries and remaining trust…
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IS THE FIRM PURE CREMATION TRUSTWORTHY?
You may have seen this firm's irritating ads on TV. I don't watch much TV, but when I do I have to put up with their repeated ads. A friend of mine used to work for Pure Cremation, but found the firm care more about business targets and sales as opposed to good customer service. Another friend of mine recently got a quote…
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Probate application help!
Hello, I know you'll probably tell me to pay for a solicitor but I'm really hoping some kind soul might help me with what should and shouldn't be included in my Dad's probate application. I'm almost there but going round and round in circles with the exemptions particularly for the IHT part as much of it passes to my Mum.…
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C1 Scotland Inventory
I have done a Scottish C1 Confirmation submission but I'm encountering hurdles getting the format of the C1's inventory accurate and theres nothing online with which to compare. The Sheriff is knocking it back due to 'formatting' issues and HRMC, when questioned (given it's their form), tell me they can't help and I need…
