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When someone dies

Find out how much funerals cost, how to deal with someone's debts after they're gone, what it means to be and executor of a will and more.

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What to do when someone dies

27 February 2024

When someone close to you dies, it can be hard to know what to do first. Find ways to help pay for a funeral and also people...
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What is probate and do you need it?

18 December 2018

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

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Being an executor of a will

18 December 2018

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

Bereavement Funeral planning

Inheritance tax basics explained

If you're in charge of someone's estate after they die, you'll be responsible for any inheritance tax owed. This guide explains what you need to know.

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