Using YouCanDoProbate
Who Can Use YouCanDoProbate?
YouCanDoProbate is designed to cover the vast majority of estates in England and Wales, including those where Inheritance Tax is due.
The platform supports:
- Deaths on or after 1 January 2022 where the deceased was domiciled in England or Wales
- Grant of Probate applications (with a Will) using form PA1P
- Letters of Administration applications (without a Will) using form PA1A
- Estates requiring the full IHT400 return, including where IHT is payable
- Transfer of Nil Rate Band (TNRB), Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), and TRNRB claims
Situations where you should speak to us first
- The person died on or before 31 December 2021 (a legacy platform version may be available)
- You wish to claim gifts were normal expenditure out of income
- The estate includes certain trust arrangements
- You wish to claim the Reduced Rate of IHT where 10% or more passes to charity
The platform is not suitable where:
- The deceased was not domiciled in England or Wales
- Business Asset Relief or Agricultural Property Relief is required
- Gifts with reservation of benefit are involved
- National Heritage asset exemptions are needed
Call us on 0800 689 1447, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm for a no-obligation check before you register.
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