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When Someone Dies: the handbook · Handbook · 2027 edition

When Someone Dies: what to do, who to tell and how to deal with the money

For whoever is sorting things out after a death in the UK, in the order things happen: the first days, registering, Tell Us Once, the funeral, the will and probate, inheritance tax, pensions and benefits, the home, online accounts, and looking after yourself.

When Someone Dies: the handbook: cover
  • 133 full-colour A4 pages in 10 chapters
  • In the order things happen
  • Rules for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
  • Instant download, yours to keep

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The cover, the start of chapter 1 and the contents. The free sample has the first chapter in full.

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What’s inside

10 chapters across 133 pages. Read it straight through, or go to the chapter you need.

1
The first hours and days
2
Registering the death
3
Tell Us Once, and who else to tell
4
Arranging and paying for the funeral
5
The will, executors and probate
6
Inheritance tax: the basics
7
Money, pensions and benefits
8
The home, tenancy and bills
9
Digital accounts, photos and social media
10
Looking after yourself

Questions

What exactly do I get?+

A PDF file, A4, that you download straight after paying. Every line is a real form field: open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader or Apple Preview, type into it and save. Or print it and write by hand. We also email you a link to your downloads.

Does it work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?+

Yes. Where the rules or services differ between the four nations, the file says so and points to the right official service for each.

Will it go out of date?+

It names the official service to check rather than printing fees or amounts that change. If we update the file, your download link gives you the current version.

Can I get a refund?+

Because it downloads the moment you pay, the 14-day cancellation period doesn’t apply to digital files you’ve asked to receive straight away. If a file won’t open or something is wrong with it, email us and we’ll sort it out.

Secure card payment by Stripe. It downloads the moment you pay, so by buying you ask for it straight away and there’s no 14-day cancellation. Terms of sale.

For personal and household use. Buying for an organisation, tenants or staff? Ask about a licence.

When Someone Dies: the handbook is general information to help you organise your household’s records. It is not legal, financial or medical advice. Written by Tom Calder for PreparedBritain, an independent publisher not affiliated with HM Government.

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