GET EXPERT LEGAL ADVICE FOR FUNERAL MATTERS
Following the death of a loved one, it is crucial to ensure any legal issues relating to property, benefit and credit payments, inheritance laws and probate, do not cause you added concern.
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To help you understand the basic and common legal issues that may arise, please see the following links to services which may help you find the advice you need.
LEGAL HELP:
Age UK
Outline of what an Executor is, advice on wills and what steps to take after a loved one dies.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/what-do-executors-do/
Citizens Advice
Full outline of what steps need to be taken following a death.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/death-and-wills/
Probate – the Law Society
Explanation of what probate is, what to do if the deceased has left a will or not, and basic terminologies.
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/probate/
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Find Your Local Council
Contact information for your local authority which may be able to assist in advising on the processes required and help available following the death of a disabled person.
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Law on the Web
Legal explanations of all topics related to probate, intestacy, inheritance tax and the power of attorney.
https://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/personal/probate
Tell Us Once (UK Government)
For reporting a death to the government and institutions in one go.
https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once