What to do when someone dies?

Sobryma

Gut wrenchingly one of my close relatives has been told he has quite a limited time left.

I will need to help out re potential intestacy, a will if I can get him to do one, funeral, registering death etc.

Obviously I want to do as good a job as possible. Can anyone recommend a decent UK based book on dealing with practicalities?

Your_Hero

Speak to a local solicitor who deals with probate?

Marktheshark

Simple question that decides for you.

Do they have any wealth or money
The answer is yes or no.

That makes the decisions.

zagfles

Condolences

Have a look at Martin's guide: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/what-to-do-when-someone-dies

Also the gov.uk guide: https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/overview

Ask any questions on the Probate board here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=217
Lots of helpful people.

Tip for now: if you do manage to get a will done do not make a solictor the executor. You can always pay for legal help if you need it, but if you make a solicitor the executor you are tied to them and if they are rubbish or drag things out there's nothing you can do.

Sobryma

Thanks - especially for the links!
Didn't spot the correct board.

Sobryma

Could the moderators move to the correct board.

atush

If they dont, repost this on the correct forum