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After Someone Dies

After Someone Dies

A practical guide for bereaved families, executors and administrators. It follows the journey from the first days after a death through to the final distribution of the estate, in straightforward language, covering England and Wales.

← Harry Georgiou

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Chapter 1 — The First Few Days

Chapter 1 — The First Few Days

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Chapter 2 — Registering the Death

Chapter 2 — Registering the Death

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Chapter 3 — Arranging the Funeral

Chapter 3 — Arranging the Funeral

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Chapter 4 — Does This Estate Need Probate?

Chapter 4 — Does This Estate Need Probate?

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Chapter 5 — A Family Agreement Before the Will Is Opened

Chapter 5 — A Family Agreement Before the Will Is Opened

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Chapter 6 — Finding the Will

Chapter 6 — Finding the Will

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Chapter 7 — When the Will Is Disputed

Chapter 7 — When the Will Is Disputed

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Chapter 8 — Understanding Who Is Responsible

Chapter 8 — Understanding Who Is Responsible

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Chapter 9 — Understanding the Estate

Chapter 9 — Understanding the Estate

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Chapter 10 — Protecting the Property and Belongings

Chapter 10 — Protecting the Property and Belongings

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Chapter 11 — Finding and Recording the Assets

Chapter 11 — Finding and Recording the Assets

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Chapter 12 — Identifying Debts and Liabilities

Chapter 12 — Identifying Debts and Liabilities

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Chapter 13 — Valuing Personal Possessions

Chapter 13 — Valuing Personal Possessions

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Chapter 14 — Valuing the Property

Chapter 14 — Valuing the Property

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Chapter 15 — Inheritance Tax

Chapter 15 — Inheritance Tax

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Chapter 16 — Applying for Probate

Chapter 16 — Applying for Probate

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Chapter 17 — Clearing the Property

Chapter 17 — Clearing the Property

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Chapter 18 — Selling or Transferring the Property

Chapter 18 — Selling or Transferring the Property

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Chapter 19 — Dealing with Banks and Other Organisations

Chapter 19 — Dealing with Banks and Other Organisations

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Chapter 20 — Paying Debts and Estate Expenses

Chapter 20 — Paying Debts and Estate Expenses

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Chapter 21 — Keeping Estate Accounts

Chapter 21 — Keeping Estate Accounts

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Chapter 22 — Distributing the Estate

Chapter 22 — Distributing the Estate

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Chapter 23 — When Things Go Wrong

Chapter 23 — When Things Go Wrong

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Chapter 24 — Completing the Administration

Chapter 24 — Completing the Administration

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Chapter 25 — Practical Checklists and Documents

Chapter 25 — Practical Checklists and Documents

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About Harry Georgiou

Harry Georgiou is the owner of Swifty Clearances, a waste clearance business. He writes about responsible waste disposal, fly-tipping prevention, and the practical steps households and businesses can take to avoid inadvertently funding illegal waste operations.

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