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If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
Advice on actions you may need to take and the support available from the FCDO and others when a British person dies abroad.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Botswana, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Permission is required for a burial at sea in the UK marine area.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment for human or animal burials.
Rules requiring price transparency continue to have a positive impact on funeral sector.
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK
Value the estate of someone who's died so that you can get probate: work out if tax is due, check how to report the estate's value, complete the correct form.
This guide gives advice about the death of a British person in Ghana, including information on burial, cremation and repatriation.
Information and advice if a friend or family member has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or has died in suspicious circumstances in the Philippines
Information and advice if a family member or friend has been a victim of murder, manslaughter or died in suspicious circumstances in Greece.
Use the adult or child claim form and notes to apply for a Funeral Expenses Payment by post.
Guidance about discharges of registered and noted charges, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 31).
Find out about local procedures, burials and cremations, and returning the body to the UK.
Complete if you are applying for a new bespoke permit.
If you’re a legal representative, find out the information you need to tell HMRC to calculate the lump sum death benefit charge.
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