Information & advice

When a person dies‚ somebody has to deal with their estate (the money‚ property and possessions owned by the person who has died). This factsheet provides information for personal representatives on how to carry out their duties.

It includes information about:

• The role of the executors and administrators
• How to apply for a grant of representation
• What happens if someone hasn’t made a will
• Inheritance tax
• How to collect the money‚ pay debts and distribute an estate.

Further information

Please download our factsheet in the top right corner of this page for detailed information.