Steps that need to be followed by the Executor of a Will

[Guest]

Hi, my name is David and I live outside of the UK. I am the appointed Executor of my mother's will and she is going to pass away very soon. I am seeking advice on the steps I need to take to carry out my duties as Executor, I understand it can be quite a complex process. Is there a UK government web-page or some other reliable source of information I can refer to?
Any advice would be appreciated, thankyou.

[des8]

There is nothing like being prepared.

Here is a good independent site:https://www.thegazette.co.uk/wills-a...content/103429
and another https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalasset...ecutor_inf.pdf

[daveseekinfo]

Thanks for the info DES8.

[daveseekinfo]

Another question if I may; reading through the steps that must be followed by the Executor I see that in cases where Inheritance Tax does'nt have to be paid there is a different document which needs to be submitted to HMRC....but I have'nt been able to ascertain what this document is. Can anybody please advise?

[des8]

IHT205 https://www.gov.uk/government/public...on-iht205-2011

[daveseekinfo]

Thanks DES8.

[daveseekinfo]

Does anyone know where to get advice for Executors who are operating from outside of the UK?

[des8]

There is a good article here (https://www.co-oplegalservices.co.uk...i-live-abroad/) outlining the practical difficulties you might face and how to overcome them.
This is not a recommendation that you use their services.