Further help in England and Wales

To find a solicitor in your area of England and Wales who specialises in probate work, please click here.

For help from the government on obtaining a grant of probate or a grant of letters of administration in England and Wales, please click here.

For help from HM Revenue & Customs on Inheritance Tax, please click here.

You can also contact HM Revenue & Customs for advice and information on their Probate and Inheritance Tax Helpline on 0300 123 1072.

Further help in Scotland

To find a solicitor in your area of Scotland who specialises in confirmation work, please click here.

For help from the government on obtaining a grant of confirmation in Scotland, please click here.

The Scottish government also produces a helpful guide ‘What to do after a death in Scotland – practical advice for times of bereavement.’ To access this, please click here.

For help from HM Revenue & Customs on Inheritance Tax, please click here.

You can also contact HM Revenue & Customs for advice and information on their Probate and Inheritance Tax Helpline on 0300 123 1072.

Further help in Northern Ireland

To find a solicitor in your area of Northern Ireland who specialises in probate work, please click here.

For help from the government on obtaining a grant of probate or a grant of letters of administration in Northern Ireland, please click here.

The Northern Ireland Court Service also produces a helpful guide ‘Dealing with a deceased person’s estate.’ To access this, please click here.

For help from HM Revenue & Customs on Inheritance Tax, please click here.

You can also contact HM Revenue & Customs for advice and information on their Probate and Inheritance Tax Helpline on 0300 123 1072.

Please note

The information which we provide through Lasting Post is in outline for information or educational purposes only. The information is not a substitute for the professional judgment of a solicitor, accountant or other professional adviser. We cannot guarantee that information provided by Lasting Post will meet your individual needs, as this will very much depend on your individual circumstances. You should therefore use the information only as a starting point for your enquiries.