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Notes on planning ahead

Short, practical writing on planning ahead — what to record, how to talk about it, and how a planner works alongside a will.

After a Death

Pet Care After Death: Who Looks After Them?

A will cannot leave money to an animal, and nobody is obliged to take one in. Here is how to arrange pet care after death properly — the carer, the funds, and the profile they will need on day one.

Read articleAugust 6, 2026
After a Death

What Happens to Debt When You Die?

Debt does not pass to your children. It is paid from the estate, in a legal order, and families routinely pay bills they never owed. Here is who is actually liable and what to say to a collector.

Read articleAugust 5, 2026