Plan ahead and make responsibilities clearer for the people around you.
Wills, probate, estate administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Wills
Recording who should benefit, who should administer the estate and any specific wishes.
Probate
Understanding whether a grant is needed and what the executors must do.
Estate administration
Collecting assets, settling liabilities and distributing the estate.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Planning who can make financial or health decisions if capacity is lost.