End of life issues and how the Wills & Probate Practitioner might help

Did you know that it was Dying Awareness Week last week? I must confess I read about it in the Guardian and the Times (one of the consequences of lecturing around the country is you get to read a variety of newspapers) but had not previously heard of the organisation who planned it – Dying Matters. This initiative coincided with the investigation by the Times about the lack of available burial space in England and the publication of an interesting book by Patricia C Byron entitled ‘Last Orders’ – the essential guide to your letter of wishes.

All in all a great week for firms to engage with their clients and potential clients about the age old problem of making a Will and encouraging a tidy and organised death. What did you do? What could you do?

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