probat requirment

[jayhay]

My Father has recently died and his will leaves his entire estate to my mother. I am his executor.
As there is no inheritance tax between spouses does this mean I can pass his assets to my mother without the need for probate?

[pawncob]

Joint assets don't require probate, but sole assets may require it. Depends on the asset and attitude of asset holder. Some banks do, others don't.
https://www.gov.uk/applying-for-probate