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In England and Wales, you can apply for a Grant of Probate online through the government's official probate service (apply-for-probate.service.gov.uk). Here is exactly what you need to do.
Before you can apply, you must value every asset in the estate at the date of death — property, bank accounts, investments, personal possessions and any debts.
Report the estate to HMRC before applying for probate. Even if no Inheritance Tax is due, you must still report the estate using the correct form.
Once IHT is dealt with, apply online at the government's official probate service for private individuals at apply-for-probate.service.gov.uk. You will need the original will, death certificate and your IHT reference number.
After submitting online, you must post the original will and death certificate to the Probate Registry. They will not be returned, so keep certified copies first.
Once the Probate Registry processes your application, they issue the Grant of Probate. This is the legal document that gives you authority to deal with the estate — including selling the property.
With the Grant in hand, you can access bank accounts, sell the property, pay debts and distribute the estate to beneficiaries according to the will.
Inheritance Tax must be paid to HMRC within 6 months of the date of death — even if probate has not been granted and even if the property has not yet sold. Missing this deadline results in HMRC charging interest. Our solicitor can advise on payment arrangements and how to plan ahead from day one.
Both routes are valid — the right choice depends on the complexity of the estate and your confidence with legal paperwork.
You do not have to wait for probate to be granted before starting the sale process. You can agree a sale subject to probate — meaning everything is prepared and ready to complete the moment the Grant arrives.
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