
After Someone Dies by Harry Georgiou
At a Glance
- • Focus: 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.
- • By: Harry Georgiou, non-fiction book, 2026
- • Title: After Someone Dies
- • Form: non-fiction book
- • Published by: Tales From A Harrogate Caravan

Chapter 1 — The First Few Days
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Chapter 2 — Registering the Death
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Chapter 3 — Arranging the Funeral
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Chapter 4 — Does This Estate Need Probate?
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Chapter 5 — A Family Agreement Before the Will Is Opened
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Chapter 6 — Finding the Will
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Chapter 7 — When the Will Is Disputed
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Chapter 8 — Understanding Who Is Responsible
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Chapter 9 — Understanding the Estate
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Chapter 10 — Protecting the Property and Belongings
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Chapter 11 — Finding and Recording the Assets
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Chapter 12 — Identifying Debts and Liabilities
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Chapter 13 — Valuing Personal Possessions
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Chapter 14 — Valuing the Property
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Chapter 15 — Inheritance Tax
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Chapter 16 — Applying for Probate
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Chapter 17 — Clearing the Property
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Chapter 18 — Selling or Transferring the Property
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Chapter 19 — Dealing with Banks and Other Organisations
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Chapter 20 — Paying Debts and Estate Expenses
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Chapter 21 — Keeping Estate Accounts
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Chapter 22 — Distributing the Estate
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Chapter 23 — When Things Go Wrong
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Chapter 24 — Completing the Administration
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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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