Applying for a grant of probate: If the estate is not complex, which IHT form is sent to the probate registry?

Applying for a grant of probate: If the estate is not complex, which IHT form is sent to the probate registry?

• A. IHT201
• B. IHT400
• C. IHT421
• D. PAP1

Answer: (A)

For a straightforward, non-complex estate, the short Inheritance Tax form is used when applying for probate. This form covers the basic details of the death, the estate value, any exemptions, and whether any IHT is due, and it is the form you submit to the Probate Registry as part of the probate application. The longer form is reserved for more complex estates that require a full IHT calculation and are typically handled through HMRC rather than just the probate registry. The other forms are either intended for different scenarios or are not the standard probate submission for simple estates.

For a straightforward, non-complex estate, the short Inheritance Tax form is used when applying for probate. This form covers the basic details of the death, the estate value, any exemptions, and whether any IHT is due, and it is the form you submit to the Probate Registry as part of the probate application. The longer form is reserved for more complex estates that require a full IHT calculation and are typically handled through HMRC rather than just the probate registry. The other forms are either intended for different scenarios or are not the standard probate submission for simple estates.