Applying for Probate: Check Eligibility and Inheritance Tax Before You Apply

Before You Apply for Probate

Before applying for probate, you must find out if you need to pay Inheritance Tax. You also need to check that you’re eligible to apply.

Your application will be reviewed by the Probate Service.

After You’ve Applied

If you ordered copies of your probate document for use outside the UK, these will take longer to arrive than your UK copy.

Related Considerations

If your right to live in the UK depends on your relationship with someone who died, you might need to apply for a new visa. This could apply if, for example, your partner who died served as a member of HM Forces.