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Paragraph 5 I1

(1)

The acquisition of property by a person in or towards satisfaction of the person's entitlement under or in relation to the will of a deceased person, or on the intestacy of a deceased person, is exempt from charge.

(2)

Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the person acquiring the property gives any consideration for it, other than the assumption of secured debt.

(3)

Where sub-paragraph (1) does not apply because of sub-paragraph (2), the chargeable consideration for the transaction is determined in accordance with paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 4.

(4)

In this paragraph—

  • “"debt”” (“"dyled”") means an obligation, whether certain or contingent, to pay a sum of money either immediately or at a future date, and

  • “"secured debt”” (“"dyled sicredig”") means debt that, immediately after the death of the deceased person, is secured on the property.

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Commencement

I1

Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2018 by S.I. 2018/34, art. 3