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Tuesday, 7 October 2008

Determine what happens to your property and possessions after your death

Making a statement about your wishes and specific refusals of treatment in advance of falling terminally ill

Detailed information about using an 'advance decision' to refuse medical treatment for a terminal illness

Steps to take if someone dies without making a will (intestate), who will deal with the estate and who will inherit under intestacy laws

Definitions of probate and related terms, including grant of probate, letters of administration, executors, administrators, and grant of confirmation

Applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration when someone dies, forms you need to complete and next steps

Rules and regulations for 'executors' and 'administrators' dealing with the 'estate' (money and property) and debts of a deceased person