Wills & Life Planning

Practical UK guides to wills, lasting power of attorney, funeral costs, inheritance and planning ahead, including ways to reduce fees and avoid unnecessary costs.

Free Wills Month: How to Get Your Will Written for Free

Could you get your will written for free? Compare Free Wills Month with charity services, check the age rules and find out when extra charges could apply.

Lasting Power of Attorney: Who Could Act for You?

Could your family pay your bills or make care decisions if you couldn’t? Find out how a lasting power of attorney works, what it costs and how to pay less.

Funeral costs can include the service, burial or cremation, certificates, probate and memorial expenses.

Funeral Costs UK: What Could You End Up Paying?

Planning a funeral can bring several unexpected costs. Here’s what to budget for, from cremation and burial to certificates, probate and professional fees.

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