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DIY Probate shares information about paying for a funeral, arranging a funeral, what happens at a funeral and the repatriation of a body for a funeral. 

A coroner is an official who holds inquests into violent, sudden or suspicious deaths. Find out about obtaining a death certificate when a coroner is and isn't involved.

Personal Representatives include Executors and Administrators. They are responsible for handling the estate of someone who has died. Learn more about Personal Representatives.

Find out the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about estate administration, including 'what is estate administration?' and 'who looks after estate administration?'.

When someone dies, it's likely that you'll have questions about what to do. DIY probate shares the tasks that need to be considered and completed after a death.

When someone dies without a Will, their estate must be distributed following the rules of intestacy. Find out all about intestacy and who inherits if there is no Will.

It's important to make plans about what will happen after your death. This topic covers writing a Will, Power of Attorney, Deed of Variation and more.

Dealing with money and tax is a big part of dealing with the affairs of someone who has died. Find out about tax, debt and bereavement benefits after death.

Probate is the term typically used to describe the process of finalising the affairs of someone once they have died. Learn all about probate and when it is required.

When someone dies, you will need to register the death and inform various companies and organisations. Learn what is involved in completing these tasks.

An Executor is named in a Will and they are responsible for handling the affairs of someone who has died. Find out more about the role of an Executor.

Writing a Will is important to ensure your wishes are followed when you die. Find out about creating a Will and what would happen if you were to die without one.