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The rules about registering a death. Information about wills, burials and cremations.
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Wills and Probate
When a person dies, someone has to deal with their affairs and decide what will happen to the things they owned. This leaflet explains what the law says about how this should happen.
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What to do after a death
Information on registering a death, arranging a funeral, dealing with property and organisations which can provide further help and counselling.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
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Bereavement
Gives you some idea of the range of experiences many people go through when someone they are close to dies. Also covers practical things like registering the death, arranging the funeral, dealing with the estate, and preparing for bereavement.
Help the Aged
www.helptheaged.org.uk
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Dealing with death
Help for you to come to terms with losing someone close.
TheSite
http://www.thesite.org
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Dealing with someone's estate
Information about arranging the funeral and dealing with the money, property and possessions owned by a person who has died.
Age Concern
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk
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Wills
Making a will, searching for a will, changing a will, destroying a will and challenging a will.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
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Who can inherit when there is no will - the rules of intestacy
Information on who can and can't inherit if there is no will. Covers married couples, civil partners, children and other relatives.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
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Inquest
Offers support and information to help bereaved families facing an inquest, especially into deaths in custody.
Inquest
http://www.inquest.org.uk/
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Inquest procedure
Includes information on your right to take part in an inquest, access to documents and reports, and what the different verdicts mean.
Liberty
http://www.yourrights.org.uk
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What to do about debt when somebody dies
When someone dies, debts can be recovered from any assets or money left behind.This is known as the "estate". Dealing with an estate can be complicated. This factsheet provides basic information to help you decide what to do about debts.
National Debtline
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/index.php3
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