How does the payment I received from an estate affect my tax liability?

Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on how you benefit from the estate. Please use the following links to provide more information about

a legacy

residue of the estate

legal rights in a Scottish estate

If you benefit from a foreign estate, special tax rules apply. For further information contact the Centre for Non-residents

You should let us know what you receive from the foreign estate as soon as possible.

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