INHERITANCE PROCEDURES · PREPARATION
Inheritance Procedure Checklist
Organise your documents and questions in five stages. This temporary preparation checklist links to the existing detailed guidance.
Use this checklist to follow your preparation. Ticking an item does not establish that an official procedure is complete or that a legal deadline has been protected.
Detailed starting resource: Which Documents Should Be Collected First in an Inheritance Matter?
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1. Dates and Priorities
Collect the relevant dates in one place to identify what needs assessment first.
2. Heirs and Documents
Note where documents are held and which records are missing or disputed.
3. Assets and Liabilities
Separate known items from unverified information and identify the documentary source for each.
4. Preparation for Applications
Confirm which documents the institution requires for the intended procedure before applying.
5. Next Step
Identify the decision or review for which you will use the information collected.
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