What to do about someone’s pension when they've died
Pensions don’t automatically ‘sort themselves out’ when someone dies. It’s possible that a spouse or another beneficiary might benefit. But the amount claimed depends on the type ...
Pensions don’t automatically ‘sort themselves out’ when someone dies. It’s possible that a spouse or another beneficiary might benefit. But the amount claimed depends on the type ...
Working out what to do first when someone dies can seem overwhelming. Besides letting family and friends know, there are several organisations you need to notify when a person has passed away. This gu...
Adjusting to life after the death of your partner is not easy. Between your grief and all the things you suddenly find yourself responsible for, it can feel overwhelming. To help...
If you have inherited some money, it’s a good idea to take a step back and think about the best way for you to use it. Depending on how much you inherited and your financial circumstances, it might ...
Using a probate specialist or lawyer might seem like a good idea, but the cost of probate can be high. This article looks at how much accountants and solicitors charge for probate, when you should con...
Sorting out an estate when there isn’t a will is going to take a bit longer than when there is a will. But it’s not as difficult or scary as you might think. Our guide will tell you what t...
The death of a spouse or partner is a very difficult experience. This change in your life can be even harder if you now have to live on a lower income. The help you can claim depends on yo...
Even if there is a will, sorting out an estate can look complicated and many use solicitors to take care of it. But this can cost thousands of pounds, even if the estate is small, or not complic...
If your baby has died shortly after birth, many bereaved families may face financial strain on top of their grief. It’s important to know what you’re entitled to and who to talk to....
After a stillbirth many bereaved families find themselves facing financial strain on top of their grief. It’s important to know what you’re entitled to and who to talk to. This information also ap...
When someone dies, their estate will normally have to pay any tax due before any money is distributed to their heirs. Usually when you inherit something, there is no tax to pay immediately but...
There are many things to think about and decide when arranging a funeral. It is often a difficult time for family and friends who are dealing with loss. A funeral is also, to some people’s surprise,...
Funeral plans and funeral insurance are two different ways of paying for a funeral in advance. Funeral insurance policies are also known as ‘over 50s plans’. Here are some things to bear in mind i...
If someone close to you dies, it can change your own future plans. It might affect what you want to put in your own will, so it’s crucial you take some time to think about this....
Dealing with the death of a partner or family member is sometimes even more difficult when you have to sort out their debts. Our guide gives you advice on how to sort out someone’s debt aft...
Many bereaved families find themselves facing financial strain on top of their grief after a late miscarriage, so it’s important to know what you’re entitled to and who to talk to. ...
Paying for a funeral is an expensive undertaking. We’ll help you work out who should pay for the funeral, and outline your options for how to pay for a funeral, from where to find financial help to ...
Although most funerals in the UK are arranged through funeral directors, it’s possible to arrange a funeral yourself without using a funeral director. You could save more than £1,000 by arranging t...