Do I need to apply for probate?
Watch this video to find out more about probate and whether you need to apply.
For more information:
How Inheritance Tax works: thresholds, rules and allowances
https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax
How to value an estate for Inheritance Tax and report its value
https://www.gov.uk/valuing-estate-of-...
Applying for probate
https://www.gov.uk/applying-for-proba...
What is probate?
https://www.gov.uk/applying-for-probate
Dealing With a Deceased’s Estate in Scotland
https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/taking-...
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0:00 Introduction
0:10 When you may not need probate
0:25 If the person left a will
0:59 If you don’t want to be an executor
1:30 If the deceased person did not leave a will
2:25 Further help and support