It's in your bank, it yours and it's evidenced by probate documents (I assume all taxes have already been paid so no further taxes can be levied) which the tax man can check later.
this is not your parents giving you cash towards the deposit now which is where the extra work comes in.
Just tell the solicitor you have savings of £xxx, the fact it came from inheritance is not relevant to this financial act
You haven't moved house in a while, have you? If you are using any substantial amount of savings then money laundering regulations require your solicitor to ensure that the funds have come from a legitimate source.
Don't tell them the origin of the money.
It's in your bank, it yours and it's evidenced by probate documents (I assume all taxes have already been paid so no further taxes can be levied) which the tax man can check later.
this is not your parents giving you cash towards the deposit now which is where the extra work comes in.
Just tell the solicitor you have savings of £xxx, the fact it came from inheritance is not relevant to this financial act