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Sorting out property after a death
Guide to sorting out property after a death
Overview of the different areas covered in this section
Inheriting private property (government, citizens and rights section)
Your options when inheriting a property
Dealing with the deceased's rented home (government, citizens and rights section)
What to do if the deceased rented a property from the council or a private landlord
Paying Inheritance Tax (government, citizens and rights section)
Information on ways to make sure you pay Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax, estates and trusts (money, tax and benefits section)
General information on inheritance tax, estates and trusts
Making a will (government, citizens and rights section)
Decide how your assets are shared out and make sure your wishes are carried out after you die
Valuing someone's estate for Inheritance Tax (government, citizens and rights section)
Assets that must be included when estimating the value of the deceased's estate
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