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North Norfolk Funeral Services. Blyth & Sons Funeral Services. Lloyd Durham Funeral Services. S T Sutton Funeral Directors. Canler & Son. Resources & Links. Resources & Links. Funeral Information and practical help. What to do after someone dies. Bereavement Allowance (previously Widow’s Pension). Adviceguide, self help from Citizens Advice. Free and impartial money advice, set up by government. 2016 Blyth and Sons Limited. Telephone 01263 823155. Incorporated in England and Wales, No: 00782659.

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Choices available for making a Will

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Choices available for making a will. Choices available for making a Will. What is a Will? A Will is a legal document in which you specify what you would like to happen to your estate. You can also give instructions about the type of funeral you would prefer. Your estate consists of:. Your house (less any outstanding mortgage or other loans secured on it). Household and personal effects. How to draft a Will. There are a number of different ways in which you can draft your Will. Although the fees for draft...

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Bereavement Advice Centre

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There are many practical issues to manage when someone dies. Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death. Unsure what to do next? We are available: 9am - 5pm. Welcome to the Bereavement Advice Centre. What to do when someone dies. Important checklists and people to contact. Death certificates and Coroner's inquests. Definitions, medical documents, procedures, and the Coroner's powers. Registering a death and informing others. Probate and legal procedures.

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Dying without a will

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Dying without a will. Dying without a will. Over two thirds of the UK's population do not have a Will. If this applies to you, there is a risk that your wishes for your loved ones may not be met. In this situation, the law will determine who benefits from your estate through the rules of intestacy, depending on your circumstances as you can see below. You can download a pdf of the rules of intestacy here for either the rules before 1 Ocober 2014. Or after 1 October 2014. Choices available for making a wi...

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How to choose a pre-paid funeral plan

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How to choose a pre-paid funeral plan. How to choose a pre-paid funeral plan. There are different costs and styles available, so you will usually be able to find a plan that suits your needs and your budget. Make sure you find out about the full range of options from different providers to ensure you get the best possible price. Many providers offer a range of plans at different costs. There is a lot of information to take in, so ask for written information so you can compare the various options. Make su...

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Pre-paid funeral plan

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Many people choose to take out a 'pre-paid' or 'pre-payment' funeral plan so they can help their family and friends at a difficult time by making their own preferences known. This can also alleviate any worries the family might have about paying for the funeral. Many people find the idea of 'shopping around' for a funeral plan much easier than it will be for a bereaved family to compare prices and services of different funeral directors in the very early days after the death. Unsure what to do next?

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Bereavement Advice Centre

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There are many practical issues to manage when someone dies. Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death. Unsure what to do next? We are available: 9am - 5pm. Welcome to the Bereavement Advice Centre. What to do when someone dies. Important checklists and people to contact. Death certificates and Coroner's inquests. Definitions, medical documents, procedures, and the Coroner's powers. Registering a death and informing others. Probate and legal procedures.

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Power of attorney

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) enable you to set out your wishes in a legal document and to appoint trusted people as 'attorneys' to oversee them if you become unable to make them yourself through ill health. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:. Lasting Power of Attorney Property and Affairs. Lasting Power of Attorney Personal Welfare. This allows someone to make decisions about healthcare and where you live. Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland). Website or the Law Society of Scotland.

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Support for carers

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As a carer, the pressure on you for providing support for your relative, partner or friend is enormous. It is very important that you look after your health. There is financial, practical and emotional support available to you as a carer and the person you are caring for. There are organisations which exist specifically to support carers:. There are a variety of benefits to which someone may be entitled depending on their illness and the impact it has on them and their overall financial situation. Macmil...