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A really simple will. What do I do?

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My father's will literally says that anything he has is to be distributed between his 2 children in equal shares. 
I am executor. There is property and unknown bank accounts at this moment. 

Do I just sell everything and divide it up minus expenses? 

Feels a bit too simple

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,605 Forumite
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    Yes , assuming that the estate is below the IHT threshold.

    Otherwise you are going to fill out IHT400

    The online probate system is a good place to start 

    Applying for probate: Before you apply - GOV.UK https://share.google/gDzfA7pdK4903Kh7Y
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