Confirm dates, recipients, values and available exemptions.
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YOUR NEXT STEP
Step 3 of 6Review the estate values
Two figures need your confirmation before the inheritance tax route and forms can be finalised.
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2 values need reviewGross estate · Net estate
GUIDED WORKFLOW
One step at a timeYour probate journey
DOCUMENT READINESS
5 of 7Your document checklist
Tick an item only when you have it and have checked it belongs to this estate.
What comes next
The exact route depends on the estate. This example assumes full inheritance tax details are required in England or Wales.
- 1Confirm values and schedulesCheck assets, debts, gifts and exemptions.
- 2Complete IHT400 and relevant schedulesOnly use supplementary schedules that apply.
- 3Send the account to HMRC and pay tax dueAn IHT reference may be needed before payment.
- 4Wait for HMRC’s unique probate codeUsually within 20 working days of the later of HMRC receiving the IHT400 or payment.
- 5Apply for probateUse the code and estate values for the HMCTS application.
Guidance only — confirm the route against current GOV.UK instructions before submission.
BEFORE SUBMISSION
Common review pointsItems to review carefully
Gifts in the seven years before death
ReviewProperty valuation
Evidence addedKeep the basis and evidence for the open-market value used.
Unused spouse or civil-partner allowance
Check routeCheck whether a transferable nil-rate band claim may apply.
Pensions and death benefits
Document neededConfirm what was payable, to whom, and whether it forms part of the estate.
Debts and funeral expenses
ReviewedInclude only liabilities that are properly deductible.
RECENT DOCUMENTS
Source files
PDF
Last Will and Testament.pdf4 pages · Extracted
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Barclays statement — March.pdf4 pages · Extracted
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Death certificate.jpg1 page · Extracted
✓ ReadyAt a glance
Gross estate£684,250
Liabilities− £86,410
Net estate£597,840
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