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What you need to do to buy, sell or hire out items made of or containing ivory in the UK.

• Updated: 29 August 2025

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...

• Overview

  As a personal representative (an executor or administrator) you’re legally…

• Settling debts and taxes

  You must pay any debts and settle the taxes for the person who died. This…

• Managing and selling assets

  You may have to pay taxes for the estate if there is any new income while…

• Reporting an estate’s income to HMRC

  You may need to send information to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about…

• Distributing the estate

  Once you have paid any debts and taxes, or you are sure the estate has…

What you can consider doing if your company is in financial difficulty.

• Updated: 7 July 2023

Deal with the Tax Credit office for someone else - authorisation, TC689 authorisation form, appointees, if your child has a baby

Reporting changes, agents, appeals, checks, complaints and help with tax

• Updated: 1 November 2024

Find out what help you can get to help you manage your debts.

What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors

Guidance, support and contact details for members of the public.

• Updated: 19 August 2024

How to apply for bankruptcy. What to do if you’ve been made bankrupt: if you’re at risk of violence, how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and possessions when you're bankrupt.

How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice

• Updated: 21 December 2017