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During Probate, when an Estate asset is sold which has increased significantly in value, a Deed of Appropriation can reduce the Capital Gains Tax liability.

A Beneficiary will not usually be liable to pay Capital Gains Tax on their inheritance, as this will be settled by the Executor during Probate

Individuals and Estates are entitled to a tax-free annual exemption for Capital Gains Tax. In the 2018-19 tax year this allowance has been set at £11,700.

Funeral costs can be paid from the deceased person’s Estate (T&C Apply), but you may have to wait until the Probate process has been completed.

This will depend on whether they're being sold and, if so, whether they've increased in value since the date of death

Any legally valid Will that you already have in place will automatically become void, unless your Will makes specific reference to your intended marriage.

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