Probate query

Philijon

I’m applying for probate on the estate of my aunt and  I could do with some advice. 

She moved in with my mother and gifted her house to me and my brother 7+ years ago which I’m now living in. 

For a period she continued paying some bills in her own name such as council tax and energy after the property deeds were transferred (and these payments fall within the last 7 years). 
I’m wondering if these bill payments constitute gifts to me or part of her estate. I may end up seeking the advice of a solicitor but thought I’d seek some answers here first. 

Many thanks 

Flugelhorn

is her estate likely to be liable for IHT?

Keep_pedalling

Yes those payments are gifts, but if her total annual gifts did not exceed £3000 then they will be exempt and can be ignored. 

Philijon

Keep_pedalling said:

Yes those payments are gifts, but if her total annual gifts did not exceed £3000 then they will be exempt and can be ignored. 

Thank you 😊