Applying for probate: eligibility and inheritance tax checks

Check your eligibility and Inheritance Tax before applying

Before applying for probate, you must make sure that you’re eligible to apply. It is also essential to find out if you need to pay Inheritance Tax before you begin the application.

What happens after you apply

After you submit your application, it 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.

Visa considerations for some applicants

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 applies, for example, if your partner who died served as a member of HM Forces.