When someone dies, debts can be recovered from any assets or money left behind. This is known as the "estate". Dealing with an estate can be complicated. This factsheet provides basic information to help you decide what to do about debts.

This guide explains what steps you need to take, and who you should notify in the weeks and months after someone dies. 

Information to help you to understand the decisions you need to make in the days and weeks after a loved one has died. Includes information on the steps to take, from registering the death and arranging a funeral to carrying out probate and understanding inheritance tax.

Information about the inquest service provided free by Action Against Medical Accidents. Also links to their self-help guide 'Inquests into deaths following medical treatment'.

Offers support and information to help bereaved families facing an inquest, especially into deaths in custody.

If someone you know has died, or you are helping someone you know deal with a death where an inquest is to be held, The Inquest Handbook will give you information about the inquest procedure and what will happen after a sudden, violent or unnatural death. (Applies in England and Wales only)