Death admin is about getting your affairs in order so that things are easier for the people you leave behind. If you are terminally ill, it is certainly worth spending time on. And even if you aren’t there are still several things below which you could do.<\/p>\n
Doing our admin helps ensure that your wishes are known\u2014whether that\u2019s who should make decisions on your behalf if you’re no longer able to, or what kind of music you\u2019d like at your funeral. It can offer real peace of mind, knowing that the people you care about won\u2019t be left with guesswork or confusion at an already difficult time.<\/p>\n
To get started, you\u2019ll need just two things:<\/p>\n
A box file\u2014label it something clear like Death Box<\/em> so it\u2019s easy to find when needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A notebook\u2014it\u2019s worth choosing a good one, as it will hold important and personal information.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n There are five key areas I\u2019ll walk you through:<\/p>\n Your digital legacy and life admin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Your statement of wishes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Your DNACPR (Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Your ADRT (Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Your LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n What is going happen to all of your photos and videos? Do you want someone accessing your social media or would you prefer it to be deleted?<\/p>\n You could start by putting everything in one place such as on a USB stick or on a Cloud platform, such as Dropbox<\/a> or Google Drive<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n You could nominate a legacy contact for your\u00a0Apple account.<\/a><\/p>\n Memorialise or delete a loved one’s Facebook <\/a>or Instagram account.<\/a><\/p>\n If you have fingerprint ID on your phone, ensure a next of kin has added their fingerprint too so they are able to access your phone. Add your phone PIN to your notebook along with details of your phone contract, account number and provider.<\/p>\n For all of the below, record in your notebook, reference numbers, account numbers, PINS, logins, passwords, company names and anything else that is important.<\/p>\n Banks, building societies, post office, saving accounts, credit cards, ISAs, stocks, shares, bonds, crypto, investments, debts, loans and mortgages.<\/p>\n Remember insurances: house, car, health and life.<\/p>\n Add your national insurance number to your book and details of your most recent job. If you were in the armed forces don’t forget to add your service number and regiment.\u00a0<\/p>\n List any benefits you have been receiving.<\/p>\n Add any work or private pensions. Some jobs\u00a0 provide a ‘death in service’ pay-out add details about that if you have one.<\/p>\n If you are self employed you will need to include your ‘government gateway ID’ in addition to your ‘unique tax reference number’.<\/p>\n A Statement of Wishes is a document where you write down your personal preferences and guidance for your loved ones and executors after you pass away. It\u2019s not legally binding but helps ensure that your wishes are known and respected.<\/p>\n Funeral Preferences<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Personal Items<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Care for Dependents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Charitable Donations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Other Wishes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n A Statement of Wishes helps guide your loved ones during a difficult time, making sure they know how you\u2019d like things handled. It can give them peace of mind and help avoid confusion or disagreements.<\/p>\n Yes, you can update your Statement of Wishes anytime as your preferences change.<\/p>\n In summary, a Statement of Wishes is a helpful way to communicate your personal preferences after you\u2019re gone, making it easier for your loved ones to honour your wishes.<\/p>\n A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you choose someone you trust to make decisions for you if you\u2019re unable to do so yourself in the future.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n In summary, an LPA lets you choose someone to make important decisions for you if you\u2019re ever unable to do so, ensuring that your wishes are respected, and your affairs are managed by someone you trust.<\/p>\n\n
Digital Legacy and Life Admin<\/h2>\n
Social Media<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Phone and Access<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Financial<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Income<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Statement of Wishes<\/h2>\n
What Can Be Included?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Why Is It Important?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Can It Be Changed?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
LPA – Lasting Power of Attorney<\/h2>\n
What Does It Do?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Why Create an LPA?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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When Does It Come into Effect?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Can It Be Changed?<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Legal Standing<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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