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Current HMRC / probate timescales?
propertyrental
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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
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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 said:* timescales for subsequent Probate application
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Anyone had recent experience?
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How complex is the Estate?0
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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.0
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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.If in doubt... do nowt.0
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