Current HMRC / probate timescales?

propertyrental

IHT 400 and related docs submitted to HMRC end August (with payment).

Anyone know current estimated

* Timescales for HMRC to process

* timescales for subsequent Probate application
Thanks

MobileSaver

propertyrental said:

* timescales for subsequent Probate application

Can't help with HMRC as there was nothing to pay in my most recent case but a postal probate last month took just over 3 weeks to be granted - much, much quicker than the three or so months I was expecting.

propertyrental

Anyone had recent experience?

Hoenir

How complex is the Estate? 

Robinette

Our solicitor told us that HMRC takes up to 20 working days to provide a code to apply for probate, while probate is currently taking an average of 13 weeks. Hope this helps. 

CalvinHobs

26 June - I paid IHT to HMRC "on account"

10 July - I posted the IHT400 (and associated IHT forms) to HMRC (Special Delivery Next Day)

10 Aug - I received a letter from HMRC with the code to apply for probate

12 Aug - I submitted an online application for probate

3 Sep - I received an email from HMCTS saying "We approved your application for probate"

10 Sep - I received the Grant of Probate in the post

So - 9 calendar weeks from posting the IHT forms to receiving Grant of Probate. This was for a relatively simple estate.