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Wills & Welfare. Who looks after them if you can’t?
An hour now can save your family months later. What happens without a will, how to make one valid, powers of attorney, and inheritance tax.
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One guide that covers what happens if you die or can’t decide for yourself, and how to make sure your family is looked after.
01 If You Die Without A Will
- How the intestacy rules share out your estate
- Who gets nothing, including unmarried partners
- Scotland and Northern Ireland
02 Who Needs A Will?
- Almost everyone over 18
- Parents, blended families and business owners
- Naming guardians for children
03 Making A Will
- What goes in a will
- Making it valid: signing and witnesses
- Three routes, and what each costs
04 Power Of Attorney
- Lasting powers of attorney explained
- Property and finances; health and welfare
- How to register one
05 Inheritance Tax
- Who pays, and the allowances
- Gifts and the seven-year rule
- Pensions and inheritance tax from 2027
06 Where To Find Everything
- The page your family will thank you for
- 10 key takeaways and a 10-point checklist
- Free, impartial help
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