Can you keep your Will private after you die? Once you’re dead, and Probate is needed, your Will becomes a public document. This means anyone can apply for a copy, whether you’re a celebrity or you’ve lived as a hermit for the last 20 years. This might affect the way you go about writing your […]
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What happens to your digital property after you die? Most of your digital assets, what we might call property, don’t actually belong to you and can’t be passed on after you die. Here’s a look at the kinds of digital property you’re likely to have accumulated throughout your life that you won’t be able to […]
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Which generation is the least likely to talk about death? When it comes to talking about death, some age groups are better at it than others. A recent survey by Independent Age outlined that half of people aged between 40 and 64 – those known as the “sandwich generation” – said they didn’t feel comfortable […]
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Where will your medical data go after you die? You might think that you can’t get more personal than your medical records – they’re your life’s history told through antibiotics prescriptions, recurring colon inflammation and UTI’s. But with medical records comes a whole load of data stored on NHS databases, and this information no longer […]
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Paying council tax after someone dies Council tax is the cornerstone of every month’s utility bill review, and often the bane of many people’s existence. But after a partner dies, or if you go into hospital for a short time before you die, you’ll be eligible for a council tax reduction. Here’s a look at […]
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Talking to children about death We talk to children about all the biggest taboos – sex, money, bowel movements – so why don’t we talk about death? Whether you’re wondering if you should take your child to a funeral, or you’re trying to figure out how to answer those tricky questions your six-year-old keeps asking […]
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