How can I plan for later life?

Later life will look a little different for all of us. We share tips on what to think about when you’re planning yours.

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How much can I gift to my grandchildren?

There are rules around gifting family money, such as children and grandchildren. Read our guide to Inheritance Tax gifts and allowances.

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What is Power of Attorney?

Giving someone the Power of Attorney means decisions about your medical care and finances should be in safe hands. But what is Power of Attorney? Find out here.

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What happens to debt when you die?

Not sure what happens to debt after someone dies? Read on to learn about how debt is managed and paid after death.

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The importance of writing a will

Writing a will is important in making sure your loved ones inherit your money and assets after you’re gone. But what should you put in a will? Read our guide.

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How to pay for your funeral

Prepaid funeral plans allow you to set aside funds for a funeral in advance. But is it the best way to pay for your own funeral? Read more in our guide.

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What are the duties of the executor of a will?

The executor for a will has a range of responsibilities following the death of a friend or family member. Learn more in our Legal & General guide.

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Life insurance and tax

Find out what impact Inheritance Tax could have on life insurance policies, what the thresholds for Inheritance Tax are and how putting your life insurance into trust could help.

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Inheritance tax

How much is inheritance tax going to cost you? Learn all you need to know about paying inheritance tax here.

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What is probate?

A Grant of Probate helps you take control of a loved one’s legal and financial affairs. But when is probate required? Find out in our guide.

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Gifting money to family and inheritance tax

Knowing how equity release inheritance tax works is important before taking the loan. We give an overview on how equity release might affect inheritance.

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Equity release calculator

Find out how much you could release with our easy to use equity release calculator.

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Over 50's life insurance

Our Over 50s Fixed Life Insurance could be an affordable way for you to leave some money for your loved ones after you die. It could be used to help settle unpaid bills, as a gift or to help towards the cost of a funeral.

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Estate planning

Careful estate planning makes it easier to figure out how to leave a house to someone in a will. For the full picture, read our guide on the best ways to leave money and other assets in a will.

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