Planning ahead
Get your affairs in order, at your own pace. Practical guides covering wills, power of attorney, funeral plans, and everything your family will need.
Estate Planning Checklist
18 minA practical checklist of every document, reference number, and contact your family will need.
Making a Will
16 minCosts, legal requirements, and what to include. Covers England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
DIY Will vs Solicitor
14 minCompare the costs of DIY wills, online services, and solicitor-drafted wills. When to use each option.
Where to Keep a Will
12 minSafe storage options for wills and important documents, from Probate Registry to solicitors.
Naming Guardians for Children
12 minHow to appoint a legal guardian for your children. What happens if you don't, and how to choose the right person.
Lasting Power of Attorney
18 minHow to set up an LPA so your family can act if you lose mental capacity. Types, costs, and step-by-step process.
Advance Decisions and Living Wills
16 minHow to refuse medical treatments in advance. Legal status across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Recording Your Funeral Wishes
12 minHow to plan your own funeral and record your wishes so your family knows what matters to you.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
18 minAre they worth it? What they cover, FCA regulation, costs, and how to choose one.
End-of-Life Planning
16 minAdvance care planning, DNACPR, ReSPECT forms, choosing where to be cared for, and how to start the conversation.
Pensions and Inheritance Tax 2027
14 minFrom April 2027, unused pensions count towards IHT. What is changing, who is affected, and what to do now.
When Someone Dies in a Care Home
14 minThe Medical Examiner process, registration, collecting belongings, fees, and a checklist for families.
Care Home Fees After Death
16 minWho pays, how to check the final invoice, Deferred Payment Agreements, and retrospective NHS Continuing Healthcare claims.