The paperwork after a death, taken one step at a time.
Plain-English guides, checklists and spreadsheets for executors in England and Wales, and organisers that help any family leave their affairs in order.
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What has to happen this fortnight, and what can safely wait. Sent to your inbox.
From the First 14 Days checklist
- Contact the register office to register the death (within five days in England and Wales)
- Ask about Tell Us Once when you register
- Find the will and check who the executors are
- Start a log of every call, letter and reference number
Two ways to use this site
For executors
Sorting out an estate in England or Wales
Step-by-step help with probate, Inheritance Tax, closing accounts and estate accounts. Written for people doing it themselves, often for the first time.
For every family
Leaving your own affairs in order
A household emergency file, account inventories and funeral wishes, for anyone, anywhere. Fill them in once, so the people you leave behind aren’t left guessing.
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Everything here is written the way I’d explain it across a kitchen table: what to do, in what order, and what can wait.
Not sure where to begin? Start here for a short guide to which resources to use first.