Handling probate- and when grief gives way to a battleground It is always a difficult time when someone has passed away, especially if you find yourself having to sort out finances on top. Whether you are named as an executor in a Will or even where there is no Will, you have legal duties and there can be consequences if you get it wrong including personal financial risk. The pitfalls are many and not always obvious. Larger estates may be liable to Inheritance Tax with complex forms to complete, calculations to make and exemptions to claim let alone making sure the estate is accurately valued to the satisfaction of the Revenue. Even small estates can create problems and it can be very unpleasant to be on the receiving end of questions and demands.