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Deaths, funerals & probate
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How to split inheritance years after the death?
The person passed away about 10 years ago, they left a few properties which were rented and a little bit of money. The inheritance tax was paid over a 10 year period and in the meantime the estate was managed as a business with one of the beneficiaries/executors taking a small salary. The 'will' specified 5 beneficiaries1…
Sibling living in joint inherited home
Hello My mother sadly passed away in 2016. She did not leave a will and I have grant of probate. I settled her outstanding bills/debts and what little she had paid for her funeral. I also kept the promise I made to her that my brother could remain in the shared inherited property as long as he is capable to do so (he has a…
Mother in laws estate
Hello, My mother in law died on New Years Eve. I'm helping my husband sort out her estate. She had a complicated life and her affairs are not in good order. Her filing system was interesting... basically carrier bags and boxes, but not in any particular date or category order. She did however appear to have an insurance…
iht 205 or iht400 with iht435
Hello, In order to claim the residential nil rate band can this be claimed via iht205 and 435 or does it need to be iht400 and 435? The reason I am asking is that iht205 makes no mention of residential nil rate band. The case is of a dom spouse which has died and the remaining spouse is non dom so as the estate is around…
Can the executors of a Will refuse to pay a beneficiary (Scotland)?
My father passed away. I am winding up his estate. My sister and I are executors. It has come to light that one beneficiary who was a "carer" to my father has siphoned off at least £100k in cash withdrawals - she had his bank card/PIN to do shopping. She claims he gave permission. She also did large grocery shops courtesy…
Spanish Inheritance Help Needed
Hi Everyone I have been just informed that my dad passed away 6 years and his new wife never told me! We felt out 6.5 years ago and i assumed he was still been moody about it. He lived in spain for past 20 years had property and assets and was a spanish resident. Bothered me all night why she didnt tell me then I looked up…
Help with inheritance tax matters and in general all of that paperwork after death
Hi folks,can anyone tell me if there is anywhere to go when you need to fill forms after a death,has anyone done this themselves or know of people that can help without it costing a fortune.I'm in a bit of a panic my mother is ill and has been for a long time and I'm her carer I live with my mother and have done for all of…
Trying to get advice beforehand, joint owner of family home advice.
Hi Thanks for taking the time to read my post. Myself / my partner live with my parents in a family home
owned Jointly by my Parents (current value 1.2m London Home). My parents also Jointly own 2 BTL’s both in their names. I have 1 sister who is married and does not live with us. My father wishes to pay off the family…
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