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A Guide to Probate

5 minute read

What is probate? Learn about probate – if you need it, how to prepare for it and how to apply for a Grant of Representation – with our expert guide.

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A Guide to a Modern Crypto Will

4 minute read

Octopus Legacy guide you through a modern will including how to leave cryptocurrency, NFT’s, Bitcoin, Ethereum and more in your will.

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Your Guide to Legacy Marketing

3 minute read

Octopus Legacy has put together a beginner's guide to Legacy Marketing. Find out how to build a strategy, get internal buy-in and check out valuable resources.

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Leaving a gift in your will

4 minute read

Unsure what a gift in will is, or what the pros and cons are? Find out here and learn how easy it is to include a gift in your will today.

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Do you need Life Insurance for a Mortgage?

4 minute read

Octopus Legacy explain whether you need Life Insurance when you get a mortgage and why. Find out more about the pros and cons here.

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Do my debts die with me?

4 minute read

Find out what happens to your debts when you die. Octopus Legacy breaks down the different kinds of debt, and which debt falls to who in this simple guide.

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Can I take Life Insurance out on a celebrity or someone I don’t know?

3 minute read

Octopus Legacy lay out whether you can take out Life Insurance on behalf of someone else - a friend, a partner, or even a celebrity?

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Death Admin

6 minute read

Octopus Legacy lay out the step-by-step process for two different kinds of death admin and explain how you can save time, money and stress so you can focus on what really matters.

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Do you need a will if you don’t have any assets?

3 minute read

Octopus Legacy lay out who needs a will and who doesn't. Discover why wills can be useful and when you should think about writing them.

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What can make a will invalid?

5 minute read

A will can be legally invalid in a whole host of ways. Knowing what they are can help avoid any of the common pitfalls. Learn more here.

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Conservatorship vs Deputyship vs Lasting Power of Attorney

6 minute read

Octopus Legacy outline the difference between conservatorship, deputyship and Lasting Power of Attorney.

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Top professions with the highest cost of life insurance

3 minute read

Life insurance premiums are calculated according to risk - including the danger of your profession. Learn how your job can impact your life insurance cost here.

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A Guide to Life Insurance for Smokers

4 minute read

Octopus Legacy explains all you need to know about life insurance for smokers. Can you still get it, and is it more expensive?

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Can Life Insurance companies predict your age of death?

3 minute read

Life Insurance companies use data to calculate your average age of death. But does that mean they can predict when you'll die? Find out here.

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Guide to creating your own Desert Island Disc

4 minute read

Ever listened to an episode of the famous BBC Radio Four Desert Island Discs and thought - what would my songs be? What would the people I love’s answers be? Time to stop wondering, and to have a bash at DIY-ing your own. It can be a way of connecting in new and surprising ways with the people you’re closest to, and it’s a beautiful gift to have when they’re gone.

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Can you leave money to pets in a will?

4 minute read

Octopus Legacy explains all you need to know about including your pets in your will and how to provide for them once you’re gone.

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SSB Customer Information

4 minute read

SSB Law has closed down its document storage service. Octopus Legacy has taken on its customers to ensure their documents are stored securely and can be accessed. Find out more here.

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How to disinherit someone in your will

7 minute read

You can’t choose your family. And for some people relationships with family members can be complicated. This might mean that you’re considering disinheriting a relative in your will. Choosing to disinherit someone in your will is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. If you do decide that it is still the right choice for you we’ve laid out how to disinherit someone in your will below.

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A Guide to Will Storage

5 minute read

Learn about the benefits of professional will storage. Secure your legal documents from damage, loss or tampering in a professional will storage facility.

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What Happens To My Social Media Accounts When I Die?

5 minute read

Octopus Legacy lays out what happens to your social media accounts when you die, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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WHSmith Will Kit

4 minute read

The WHSmith DIY will kit is a basic will template for simple wills. We review this will pack and compare it to more comprehensive and reliable will alternatives.

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Do I Need Life Insurance

4 minute read

Life Insurance can feel like a big commitment, not to mention an overwhelming task. But do you actually need Life Insurance? Find out more about who does and who doesn't need Life Insurance here.

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How To Sign Your Lasting Power of Attorney Forms

2 minute read

Find out more about how to sign your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms with our step-by-step guide.

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Guide to Making a Will During Lockdown

4 minute read

A will needs to be signed in front of two independent witnesses, given current social distancing and lockdown rules, this is a more challenging task than usual.

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What type of will do I need: a basic will or a bespoke will?

4 minute read

The type of will you need depends on what your wishes are & the size of your estate. Learn what type of will suits you: a basic will or a bespoke will.

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