Death Planning

[allenlondon]

Mrs A and me are planning our deaths; no, not by our own hands, but just the increasingly likely possibility that we’ll both shuffle off this mortal coil within weeks or months of each other.

Not quite as macabre as it sounds, and oddly liberating.

Any suggestions as to what needs considering?

[ummmm]

Do you have children?

[allenlondon]

No, ummm.

Mrs A wants to give her body to the medics, but is worried it’s so knackered they’d reject it!

[Canary42]

Several years ago I made a Will after acting as Executor on my Mother's Will.

Having been through the Probate and Executor roles, I then decided to set up a "Will" folder with assistance/instructions for my Executor, listing everything to be taken into account (e.g. accounts held, Premium Bonds, Solicitor's details, Funeral plan details, recommendation for house clearance).

I am now considering adding DD and SO details, membership cancellations including online (for example Answerbank ID and password), etc. Very much a personal thing I would think, so good luck whatever you decide.

P.S. My instructions also recommended appointing a solicitor of their choice, and use the above to knock down the fees. I appointed family rather than my solicitor on his recommendation - it gives the Executor the choice to appoint a more convenient one (family are 100 miles away).

[bookbinder]

1. Where our will(s) are kept.
2. Finance: bank and building society accounts. Other investments.
3. Income details: pensions; dividends; National Insurance numbers.
4. Credit cards.
5. Property ownership.
6. Vehicle ownership.
7. Valuable items; disposal of.
8. Letter of our wishes: who gets what.
9. How to dispose of our mortal remains.
10. Whom to inform of our deaths.

[MargoTester]

Go to a local undertaker you get a more personal service, and they are normally cheaper

[allenlondon]

Mrs A says the medics just come and get the body(s) - no funeral, no undertaker, just a plain van.

[Electrochem]

There is no guarantee that your body will be accepted

https://www.hta.gov.uk/donating-your-body

[ummmm]

Isn't it rare bodies are accepted?

[david small]

Don’t let the tax man get any of your assets. We lost a ridiculously high amount to Inheritance tax. Taxed three times on the same amount.

[Maydup]

Adding to Bookbinders list....
11. Provision for pets
12. Car keys and reg. documents
13. Shed keys , caravan keys etc
14. Choice of charity for disposal of non valuable items

[bednobs]

digital will (passwords and log ons)

[naomi24]

Make a will, leave clear details of bank accounts, insurance policies, etc., together with instructions for your funeral - and most importantly clear out your junk so that someone else doesn't have to do it.

[tamborine]

Only the last of you 2 need a Will. As 1st death leaves to survivor. When you make your Will give it to inheritor. Surprising how many Wills are mislaid.

[ladybirder]

I'm doing the same thing Allen.
What I'm wondering is if my executors will need to contact the charities I support or whether the fact that my contributions have ceased due to my bank account being closed will be enough.
Anybody know please? Ta.