Planning ahead to protect your family

Talking to your loved ones about death and money is never easy but it can at least help them cope practically and financially if there is a death in the family.

In this section you’ll find articles and tools to help you start the conversation and get planning.

Why it’s good to talk about death and money

How to start a conversation about death and money with your family.

Planning ahead - a checklist

A checklist of things to do to make life easier for your family when you're gone including making a will, power of attorneys and life insurance.

When I'm Gone List

A simple way to record your funeral wishes and your personal and financial details in one place.

How to make a will

Who to use to write your will, how much it costs, Will Aid, Will Relief and Free Wills month, how to find a solicitor and storing your will.

Lasting Power of Attorney

This guide explains what a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is, how to make, register and cancel an LPA, and what happens without an LPA.

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