IHTM40147 | Changes after the issue of the clearance certificate: statutory amendments to the estate

From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual

A certificate does not stop you from collecting any additional tax that becomes due if the value of the estate changes as a result of any of the following

  • disclaimer of an interest in settled property (),

  • variations () and disclaimers (),

  • compliance with testator’s request (),

  • distribution from property settled by Will (),

  • redemption of surviving spouse’s or civil partner’s () life interest on intestacy (), .

This applies irrespective of the title at which the amendment is made. If this view is challenged you should refer the case to Technical.