If you’re responsible for a property after the owner has died, you don’t need to pay council tax until after you receive the grant of probate, as long as the property remains empty. Once probate has been granted, you may get a council tax exemption for another six months, but you should contact your local council to check.
If the property is lived in after the owner has passed by a sole occupier, you may be able to get a single-person council tax discount. You’ll need to speak to your local council to find out more.