Inheritance tax. How much?

Kitchen_Gardener

Sorry. Another question. Do I need a RICS probate valuation of the house or just an estate agent?

Savvy_Sue

If you're near the IHT threshhold, get a RICS valuation, HMRC are less likely to argue with it. 

Keep_pedalling

Flugelhorn said:

Kitchen_Gardener said:

When I tell the bank my mum has died what  happens to her utility direct debits. We still need water and electricity until things are sorted.

If the house is empty then the utility company will wait until probate is through to get their money, it may be some time but they are used to doing this. 

If there is someone living there then the company will want to change the name on the account to whoever is living there

But if your sister plans to live their she will need to set up her own accounts.