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Probate granted, but IHT still owed - can I distribute assets ?

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Hi

I’m in the process of administering a relative’s estate and due to it being all property, which we do not want to sell, we have agreed to the HMRC 10-year payment rules and have been granted probate?

I’m now receiving mixed messages, from an accountant and lawyer about whether I can distribute the assets (property) to the beneficiaries (transfer the land registry title etc.) whilst there is still IHT outstanding to be paid?

Please could someone advise?

And if it is possible to distribute the asset to the beneficiary, who is liable to pay the outstanding IHT (is it me as the executor) ?
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