UK IHT Desk

Inheritance Tax & Probate


general

Applying for Probate: Check Eligibility and Inheritance Tax

Before You Apply

Before applying for probate, you must find out if you need to pay Inheritance Tax.

Probate application papers

You must also confirm that you’re eligible to apply.

After You Apply

Your application will be reviewed by the Probate Service.

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