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UK Asset Inventory Worksheet Compliance Checklist
Document all your assets and liabilities to ensure comprehensive estate planning and smooth probate.
This interactive checklist covers:
• Property & Land
• Bank Accounts
• Investments
• Pensions
• Life Insurance & Death Benefits
• Vehicles
• Business Interests
• Valuables & Personal Possessions
• Digital Assets
• Money Owed To You
• Debts & Liabilities
All 40 compliance points are covered. The template handles all of them automatically.
This interactive checklist covers:
• Property & Land
• Bank Accounts
• Investments
• Pensions
• Life Insurance & Death Benefits
• Vehicles
• Business Interests
• Valuables & Personal Possessions
• Digital Assets
• Money Owed To You
• Debts & Liabilities
All 40 compliance points are covered. The template handles all of them automatically.
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How to Use This Checklist
Click each checkbox to mark items as complete. Your progress is automatically saved to your browser. Use this checklist to verify every requirement before, during, and after creating your Asset Inventory Worksheet.
✅ Preparing Your Asset Inventory Worksheet
1. Before starting: Gather all relevant documentation and information before starting
2. While completing: Verify every section against all 40 compliance points
3. Before signing: Review all sections for completeness before finalising
⚠️ Key Asset Inventory Worksheet Requirements
📋 Key Purpose: An Asset Inventory Worksheet provides a complete record of everything you own and owe. It is essential for accurate will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and helping your executors administer your estate.
⚖️ Legal Framework: Executors must identify and value all estate assets for HMRC (IHT400/IHT205 forms). Failing to declare assets can result in penalties and personal liability for executors.
🚫 Critical Requirements: Record all property, bank accounts, investments, pensions, insurance policies, personal possessions of value, digital assets, and all debts and liabilities.
📝 Best Practice: Include account numbers and provider details, note approximate values, update regularly, store securely with your will, and include details of any jointly held assets.
🔵 Understanding Importance Levels
🔴 Critical: Must have — legally required or essential for enforceability
🟡 Important: Should have — protects your position and prevents disputes
🔵 Recommended: Nice to have — best practice for comprehensive coverage
1. Property & Land (5 items)
All Properties Listed with Full Addresses
You have listed every property you own with complete addresses: main residence, buy-to-let properties, holiday homes, land, commercial property. Include properties owned abroad. Executors need full addresses to identify and value each property for probate.
🔴 Critical
Ownership Type Documented
For each property, you have recorded whether you own it solely or jointly, and if jointly, whether as joint tenants or tenants in common. Joint tenants pass automatically to the survivor outside your will. Tenants in common shares pass under your will. This affects how property is distributed.
🔴 Critical
Current Market Values Estimated
You have recorded approximate current market values for each property. Use recent sales of similar properties or online valuation tools. Accurate valuations help calculate inheritance tax and ensure fair distribution to beneficiaries. Property often represents the largest estate asset.
🟡 Important
Outstanding Mortgages Documented
For each property with a mortgage, you have recorded the lender name and approximate amount outstanding. Mortgages are estate liabilities that reduce the net value. Executors need to contact lenders for redemption statements. Life insurance on mortgages should also be recorded.
🔴 Critical
Title Deeds Location Recorded
You have noted where title deeds or Land Registry documents are stored: with solicitor, in safe at home, with mortgage lender. Executors need deeds to prove ownership and sell or transfer property. Most UK property is now registered - note Land Registry title numbers.
🟡 Important
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2. Bank Accounts (4 items)
All Bank Accounts Listed
You have listed every bank and building society account: current accounts, savings accounts, ISAs, children's accounts in trust. Include dormant accounts even with small balances. Executors need to identify all accounts to collect funds and close accounts. Old accounts are easily forgotten.
🔴 Critical
Account Details Recorded
For each account, you have recorded: bank name, account type (current/savings/ISA), sort code, and account number. Do NOT record passwords or PINs. Executors use these details to contact banks and access funds. Joint accounts should be identified as such.
🔴 Critical
Approximate Balances Noted
You have recorded approximate current balances for each account. Balances fluctuate, so exact figures aren't needed, but knowing roughly £500 vs £50,000 helps estate planning and IHT calculations. Executors will get exact balances at date of death from banks.
🟡 Important
Cash Holdings Documented
You have noted any significant cash held at home, in a safe, or elsewhere. Cash over £500 should be recorded. While smaller amounts are normal, large cash holdings should be explained to prevent executors suspecting undeclared income. Consider depositing large amounts in banks.
🔵 Recommended
3. Investments (4 items)
Investment Accounts and Platforms Listed
You have listed all investment platforms and providers: stocks and shares ISAs, investment bonds, unit trusts, share dealing accounts, premium bonds. Include old accounts that may still hold small amounts. Executors need to contact each provider to value and transfer or sell investments.
🔴 Critical
Investment Types Identified
For each investment, you have noted the type: ISA, shares, bonds, funds, gilts, etc. Different investment types have different tax treatments and valuation methods. ISAs are tax-free but lose their tax wrapper on death. Share values fluctuate - executors value at date of death.
🟡 Important
Account References and Values Recorded
You have recorded account numbers or references for each investment, plus approximate current values. Executors use account numbers to contact providers. Current values help with estate planning and IHT estimates. Investment values fluctuate - executors will get exact valuations at death.
🟡 Important
Financial Advisor Details Noted
If you use a financial advisor, you have recorded their name and contact details. Advisors have records of all your investments and can help executors identify and value assets. They may also know about insurance policies or pensions you have forgotten about.
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4. Pensions (4 items)
All Pension Schemes Listed
You have listed every pension: current workplace pension, old workplace pensions from previous employers, personal pensions, SIPPs, state pension. People often have multiple pensions from different jobs. Use the government's Pension Tracing Service to find lost pensions. Pensions can be significant assets.
🔴 Critical
Provider and Policy Details Recorded
For each pension, you have noted the provider name, pension type (defined benefit/contribution, workplace/personal/SIPP), and policy or reference number. Executors need these details to claim death benefits. Pension providers require original policy numbers to process claims.
🔴 Critical
Approximate Values Noted
You have recorded approximate current values or transfer values for each pension. Defined contribution pensions show cash values. Defined benefit pensions show annual income amounts. Pensions are often worth hundreds of thousands - they significantly affect estate planning even though they pass outside your will.
🟡 Important
Beneficiary Nominations Updated
You have checked that pension beneficiary nomination forms are up to date. Pensions pass outside your will to nominated beneficiaries. Old nominations may name ex-spouses or deceased parents. Contact each pension provider to update nominations. Without nominations, pension trustees decide who receives benefits.
🔴 Critical
5. Life Insurance & Death Benefits (3 items)
Life Insurance Policies Listed
You have listed all life insurance policies: term insurance, whole of life policies, critical illness cover, mortgage protection insurance. Include old policies you may still be paying for. Executors need to claim on all policies. Unclaimed life insurance runs into millions every year.
🔴 Critical
Policy Numbers and Sums Assured Recorded
For each policy, you have noted the provider, policy number, sum assured (payout amount), and named beneficiaries. Executors need policy numbers to claim. Knowing beneficiaries avoids disputes - policies written in trust pass directly to beneficiaries outside your estate and avoid IHT.
🔴 Critical
Death in Service Benefits Documented
If you have death in service benefits through your employer (usually 2-4x annual salary), you have noted your employer name and the multiple. Update beneficiary nomination forms with HR. These benefits can be substantial but are often forgotten. They pass outside your estate to nominated beneficiaries.
🟡 Important
6. Vehicles (3 items)
All Vehicles Listed
You have listed all vehicles you own: cars, motorcycles, caravans, boats, classic cars. Include make, model, and year. Executors need to arrange insurance, storage, and eventual sale or transfer. Vehicle log books (V5C) prove ownership - note where these are kept.
🟡 Important
Registration Numbers and Values Recorded
For each vehicle, you have noted the registration number and approximate current value. Use online valuation tools like Autotrader or Parkers. Values help calculate total estate worth. Classic or rare vehicles may need specialist valuations. Personalised number plates can be valuable assets.
🟡 Important
Outstanding Finance Documented
For any vehicles on finance (HP, PCP, lease), you have noted the finance company and approximate amount outstanding. Finance agreements are estate liabilities. Executors may need to settle finance before selling vehicles or return leased vehicles. Finance reduces net vehicle value.
🟡 Important
7. Business Interests (4 items)
All Business Interests Listed
You have listed every business you have an interest in: sole trader businesses, partnerships, limited companies where you own shares, LLPs. Include business name and type. Business interests can be significant assets but require special provisions in your will for succession planning.
🔴 Critical
Ownership Percentages Documented
For each business, you have noted your ownership percentage or number of shares owned. Sole traders own 100%. In partnerships and companies, ownership may be split. Executors need to know what portion of the business to value and distribute. Check shareholders agreements for restrictions on transfer.
🔴 Critical
Business Values Estimated
You have recorded approximate values for each business interest. Small businesses may have little value beyond assets. Successful businesses may be worth significant amounts. Business valuations are complex - professional valuation may be needed for IHT. Business Property Relief may exempt business assets from IHT.
🟡 Important
Accountant Details Recorded
You have noted your accountant's name and contact details. Accountants have records of business accounts, tax returns, and valuations. They can help executors understand business finances, complete final tax returns, and value the business. They may also know about business assets or debts.
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8. Valuables & Personal Possessions (4 items)
Valuable Items Listed
You have listed significant valuables: jewelry, watches, art, antiques, collectibles (stamps, coins, wine), musical instruments, designer items. Only items worth over £500 need individual listing. Smaller items can be grouped as "household contents." Executors need to identify valuable items for insurance and IHT.
🟡 Important
Descriptions and Locations Recorded
For each valuable item, you have noted a description and where it is kept: at home, in safe deposit box, with relatives, in storage. Clear descriptions help executors identify items. Location information prevents items being lost or stolen. Beneficiaries often dispute who gets which items.
🟡 Important
Approximate Values Estimated
You have recorded approximate values for valuable items. Use recent sale prices for similar items, insurance valuations, or online auction results. Accurate valuations help calculate total estate value for IHT. Executors may need professional valuations for expensive items like art, antiques, or jewelry.
🔵 Recommended
Insurance and Valuation Certificates Noted
You have noted where to find insurance policies covering valuables and any valuation certificates or receipts. These documents prove ownership and value. Keep receipts for expensive purchases. Insurance schedules list valuable items with descriptions and values. Executors need these for probate valuations.
🔵 Recommended
9. Digital Assets (4 items)
Cryptocurrency Holdings Listed
If you own cryptocurrency, you have listed each type (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.), the platform or wallet provider, and approximate value. Crypto can be worth significant amounts. Without wallet access information, crypto is lost forever. Do NOT record passwords in this inventory - store separately with secure access instructions.
🔴 Critical
Online Accounts with Value Documented
You have listed digital assets with monetary value: PayPal balances, online gambling accounts, reward points with cash value, domain names you own, monetised YouTube channels or blogs, online businesses. Executors need to identify these to claim funds or transfer/sell assets.
🟡 Important
Digital Content with Sentimental Value Listed
You have noted important digital content: photo libraries, documents in cloud storage, email accounts, social media accounts. While these may have no monetary value, they may be precious to family. Provide access instructions (stored separately) so executors can preserve or memorial accounts appropriately.
🔵 Recommended
Password Manager Location Documented
If you use a password manager, you have noted which one and where the master password is stored (in sealed envelope with solicitor, trusted person, etc.). Never record actual passwords in your inventory. Executors need to access online accounts to close them, claim funds, or preserve content.
🟡 Important
10. Money Owed To You (2 items)
Loans to Others Documented
You have listed money you have lent to others: family loans, loans to friends, business loans you made. Note who owes you, how much, and any written agreements. These are estate assets. Executors can pursue repayment. Informal family loans are often forgotten or cause disputes if not documented.
🟡 Important
Money Owed for Goods or Services
If you are owed money for work done, goods sold, or other reasons, you have listed who owes you, the reason, and amount. Include outstanding invoices if you're self-employed. These are estate assets that executors can collect. Keep copies of invoices, contracts, or correspondence proving the debt.
🔵 Recommended
11. Debts & Liabilities (3 items)
All Debts Listed
You have listed all money you owe: credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts, mortgages (if not already listed with property), store cards, car finance. Debts reduce your net estate value. Executors must pay debts before distributing assets to beneficiaries. HMRC requires debts to be accurately reported for IHT.
🔴 Critical
Creditor Details and Amounts Recorded
For each debt, you have noted the creditor name, type of debt, account number or reference, and approximate amount owed. Executors use these details to contact creditors, verify balances, and pay debts from estate funds. Keep statements accessible. Joint debts should be identified.
🔴 Critical
Informal Debts to Family/Friends Noted
You have listed money you owe to family members or friends, even without formal agreements. These are still estate debts and should be repaid. Without documentation, family may dispute whether money was a gift or loan. Note the amount, who you owe, and the reason for the debt.
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Use this checklist as your guide, but remember: an incomplete asset inventory can delay probate, increase costs, and result in assets being overlooked. The most common omissions are: digital assets, pension death benefits, and jointly held property.
Disclaimer: This checklist is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to keep information accurate and up to date, the law is complex and subject to change. Every situation is unique. This checklist applies to asset inventory planning in England and Wales. Last updated: February 2026.