Bereavement Guide

Each step gives you a breakdown of the process, with links and information to help you understand
what is involved in administering an estate, from start to finish.

Click on the steps for more information...

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Step 1 - Immediate steps to take

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Step 2 - Is there a Will?

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Step 3 - Valuing the estate

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Step 4 - Identifying the beneficiaries

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Step 5 - Applying for the Grant of Probate

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Step 6 - Collecting Assets and paying Debts

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Step 7 - Paying the beneficiaries

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Step 8 - Finalising the Tax

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Step 9 - The Estate Accounts

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Step 10 - Distributing the Estate

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