Last Will And Testament What's Next

It has not been easy so far has it? Facing up to our own mortality is not something we like to do regularly.

Nevertheless, you have done it, you have made your will. You have probably read also about Living Wills, which deal with your health and medical requirements should you become seriously ill or suffer a serious injury.

You may also want to consider making arrangements for your funeral. Some things to consider are-

# Pre-paid funeral plans
# Arranging a funeral without a funeral director
# Donating organs for transplantation
# Procedure at the Registrar’s office
# Funeral payments from the Social Fund and who can get them
# Bereavement Support organisations

Another often overlooked area for our consideration is 'Instructions for our next-of-kin and executors' on our death.

Imagine if you will, that you wake up one morning and you have completely lost your memory. You cannot remember your name, your loved ones names, your bank details, your insurance details, your computer password, the newsagent who delivers your papers, etc, etc. This is often a similar situation the relatives of the deceased find themselves in, at a very distressing time.

There are many details that need attention, some immediate and some later, but the point I am making here is, how could anyone be expected to know all those personal details about you, or even where to find them.

Whilst not a legal document, your instructions for your next of kin can save a lot of stress and worry for your loved ones. Once complete, you can hand it to the relevant person to keep in a safe place.

The type of information outlined in this document is:-
# Your personal details.
# Where to find your will.
# Your medical information.
# Contact details for the person you would like to arrange your funeral.
# People to contact after your death ie friends and family, legal people, financial contacts, employer etc.
# Funeral arrangements.
# Instructions for after the funeral.
# Where to find things ie, house keys, birth certificate, passport, insurance details, deeds of house, bank details, credit cards, car keys and log book and so on.
# Where to find details of your financial liabilities.

All this information will save your loved ones hours of searching and stress.

Please remember, this is not a legal document, it does not replace your will but nevertheless is a very valuable document for those you leave behind.

A free UK based publication in pdf format and produced by Age Concern, can be found in the 'Useful Information' section at http://www.domakeawill.com

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