What to do when someone dies

The weeks and months following the death of a loved one can be overwhelming and there are often a lot of unfamiliar tasks to carry out. Here you’ll find a range of articles designed to help you through the maze.

Being an executor of a will

Find out what an executor is and what the role of an executor is.

When someone dies - where to get help

Where to get information, help and support when someone dies - from help with funeral costs to bereavement benefits, and from debt to tax questions.

What is probate?

A Royal London guide explaining what probate is, who applies for probate and when you need to get it.

Inheritance tax basics

A Royal London guide explaining when inheritance tax (IHT) is paid, how much IHT is and when you pay it.

Paying for a funeral

Find out what the average cost of a funeral is, what help is available towards the costs of a funeral and how to plan ahead to cover the costs.

Things you might need to take care of

When a loved one dies, knowing what to take care of and in what order can be overwhelming. Our step-by-step guide will help you with the things you might need to think about.

Read our step-by-step guide

Tell us about a bereavement

If a loved one had an insurance policy, pension or other financial product with us and you're not sure what needs to happen, we can help to make the next steps as easy as possible.

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