Experiencing the death of a loved one is never easy, but when it happens suddenly, it can feel like your world has crumbled. You’re not given any time to mentally prepare, no chance for goodbyes, and the shock can be overwhelming. It’s a heartbreaking experience to go through, and it’s important to remember that however …
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If your partner has died and one or both of you were of pensionable age, you may be wondering what financial support is available to support you. If you are both of State Pension age when your partner died If you were both State Pension age when your partner died, your financial situation will almost …
When someone you love dies, sharing that news is incredibly difficult. If you have been chosen as the executor, beyond telling friends and family, you’ll also need to inform many organisations. This guide will help you understand who needs to know and how to manage these important notifications, making a challenging time a little clearer. …
The death of a partner is devastating. Alongside the grief comes a sudden and daunting array of administrative tasks and financial adjustments. You may wonder how you are going to cope financially after the loss of your partner, especially if their salary is an essential part of your household income or if you have dependent …
When a friend experiences the loss of a loved one, we naturally want to offer comfort and support, yet many of us are unsure of what to say or do. The fear of saying the wrong thing, or of intruding, can sometimes lead us to do nothing at all, leaving a friend feeling even more …
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Lucy Forrest has made a change, she has moved away from Music, Law, and Lettings and launched a Funeral Directors in Stoke-On-Trent and this is how she is doing it. May 2022 Part 2. “It’s all about the size!” May was a really busy month with our focus on a big drive to …
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Adding a trust to a will is a prime example of how a will can be adapted to meet an individual’s specific desires
Lucy Forrest has made a change, she has moved away from Music, Law, and Lettings to launch Forrest & Family Funerals in Stoke-On-Trent and this is how she is doing it. Part 1. “I’ve got the power!” To give you all a little bit of background, my career had been pretty varied …
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As scary as it may be to imagine yourself in the position of needing a medical LPA, it’s even scarier to think that these vital decisions could be made by complete strangers!
Although it is difficult for us to admit, none of us are going to live forever. And, should anything happen to us, we want to be certain that our wishes will be upheld.
One Call Insurance was founded in Doncaster in 1995, today they provide car, home, temporary, travel and commercial insurance cover across the UK. The business lives by the mantra of “ensuring good consumer outcomes are at the heart of our culture” and they saw the Life Ledger service as something that dovetailed perfectly with their …
The digital world has the power to help improve and streamline the processes around death, if we want to embrace it.
