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How you deal with someone's estate – their money, property and possessions – after they die depends on whether they had a valid will and whether you're named as an executor in the will. Before ... before dying is left to their children or grandchildren, the threshold increases to £500,000. After that, IHT is payable at 40%. If one partner dies and hasn’t used their tax-free allowance, this
81-year-old Val explains how her love for her husband helped her move forward after his death.
Smoking is the biggest cause of preventable deaths in England. Even after years of smoking, it's still worth giving up. Read more from Age UK.
Our guides about death and dying cover planning ahead, as well as both the practical and emotional side of a bereavement. You can download the guides from this page, or call the Age UK Advice Line
If someone has asked you to be the executor of their estate, there are things you need to do after their death. Download our guide to find out more.
Dr Elizabeth Webb examines the numbers of coronavirus deaths, and which sources we can trust for an accurate picture.
and what may happen to those left behind? Having conversations with people you love about dying and death is difficult. It brings up many uncomfortable emotions so we tend to shy away from it. This booklet ... feel empowered and confident to talk about death, to ask questions of each other, to listen, to be sure what all of our loved ones would like to happen when death comes. And have the knowledge and ability
is bad news at any time of year, but particularly in the colder months. Find out how you can look after your boiler with Age UK.
Many people dream of moving abroad after they retire. Age UK provide information and advice for people considering moving to live abroad in retirement.
ways. If you do activities in a group, the increased social interaction may play a role too. 7. Look after your sleep Aim for an average of seven to eight hours sleep a day as this amount is related to better