Probate summary
Schedule IHT421
IHT421 Page 1 HMRC 05/20
Inheritance Tax reference if known
Your reference (if applicable) and name of contact
Reference
Name
Your phone number – in case we need to contact you
About this form
Fill in this form if you’re applying for a grant of representation in
England, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you’re in Scotland, fill in form C1 to apply for a grant of
confirmation instead.
Give details of the assets that became the property of the
personal representatives. This will be the same property for which
you’re applying for a grant of representation.
If you need help
Before filling in this form, please read the guidance notes
‘Applying for a grant’ in the IHT400, ‘Notes’. For more information,
go to:
• www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax
• www.justice.gov.uk
or you can phone the Inheritance Tax Helpline on 0300 123 1072.
If you’re calling from outside of the UK phone +44 300 123 1072.
Deceased’s details – use capital letters
Name
Title – enter Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms or other title
Surname or family name
First names
Date of death DD MM YYYY
Address - Postcode
House or building number
Rest of address, including house name or flat number
Where was the deceased domiciled at the date of death?
Name and address
Read the notes below before you fill in this box.
Name
Address
Postcode
Notes
There are different procedures for applying for a grant
of probate depending on where you apply for the grant.
The action you take depends where you’re taking out
the grant:
• in England and Wales, leave the box above blank – send
this form with your form IHT400, ‘Inheritance Tax account’
to HMRC Inheritance Tax (we’ll send it directly to
HMCTS Probate)
• in Northern Ireland, write your own name and address
in the box above
• in Scotland, do not fill in this form – complete
form C1 instead
