Book cover: What do I do? When someone dies — An executor's guide, by Jane Ward. A watercolour Cornish coastline with forget-me-nots.

What do I do?

When someone dies — an executor's guide

by Jane Ward

A calm, plain-English guide for executors and families in England and Wales. It tells you what to do, when to do it and in what order — from the first few days to sharing out the estate.

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What's inside

  • A clear step-by-step order of events, with the key deadlines
  • Registering the death and how Tell Us Once works
  • Financial support the family may be able to claim
  • Help with funeral costs, including when nobody can afford one
  • What happens when there is no will, and what unmarried partners need to know
  • Sole owners, joint tenants and tenants in common explained
  • Inheritance Tax made simple, including when you need form IHT400
  • Applying for probate online, with current fees
  • Debts, claims and distributing the estate safely
  • Checklists, a glossary and useful contacts

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About the author

Jane is a qualified professional estate planner who has worked in estate planning and the community for more than 15 years. When she entered the profession, her aim was simple: to make things clearer and help people understand why wills and lasting powers of attorney matter.

Over the years, Jane has met many people facing difficult situations who would have benefited from a straightforward guide like this one. She hopes it will help readers understand what needs to be done after someone dies, and give them the confidence to take each step in turn.