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NIPF7 Forms Guide

Everything you need to know about completing the Northern Ireland probate application form

What is the NIPF7 Form?

The NIPF7 is the official probate application form used in Northern Ireland. It replaced the older NIPF2 form and is now the standard document required when applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

This comprehensive form collects all the information the Probate Office needs to process your application, including details about the deceased, executors, assets, liabilities, and inheritance tax position.

What Information is Required?

The NIPF7 form requires detailed information across several sections:

About the Deceased

  • Full name, date of birth, and date of death
  • Last permanent address
  • Marital status and details of spouse/civil partner
  • Whether they left a valid will

About the Executors/Administrators

  • Full names and addresses
  • Relationship to the deceased
  • Contact details

Estate Assets

  • Property and land values
  • Bank and building society accounts
  • Stocks, shares, and investments
  • Life insurance policies
  • Personal possessions and household contents
  • Any other assets

Estate Liabilities

  • Outstanding mortgages
  • Credit cards and loans
  • Funeral expenses
  • Other debts

Inheritance Tax Information

  • Total estate value
  • Whether inheritance tax is payable
  • Exemptions and reliefs claimed

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Incorrect valuations: Assets must be valued at the date of death, not current values
  • Missing assets: Forgetting to include all bank accounts, investments, or personal possessions
  • Joint assets confusion: Not understanding which jointly-owned assets need to be included
  • Incomplete executor information: Missing addresses or contact details for all executors
  • Signature errors: Most applications are supported by a Statement of Truth rather than an oath. In some unusual cases, additional evidence/affidavits may still be required.

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