Frequently asked questions - personal representatives (executors)

• Do HM Revenue & Customs Trusts offices deal with the deceased's final affairs?
• I have become a personal representative (executor) what do I do now?
• Which tax office should I contact?
• How do I settle the deceased's tax affairs up to the date of death?
• How do I settle a student loan repayment?
• Should I contact the tax office or will they contact me?
• What is the administration period and when does it end?
• Do HM Revenue & Customs Trusts offices deal with administration periods?
• How do I know what is administration period income and what is trust income?
• What happens when I wind up the estate?
• What rate of income tax will I pay as personal representative?
• Will I be liable to capital gains tax?