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The growth in the use of artificial intelligence over the last couple of years has been rapid, with technologies continually – and quickly – evolving. AI can bring plenty of benefits to our daily lives, but how can it be...

Last month, we looked at the process of probate – the legal right to handle someone’s money, property and possessions after their death – and what happens when the person who has died has made a Will. But what happens...

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its findings following a comprehensive review of how banks and buildings societies, as well as other firms in the financial services sector, treat those customers who are identified as being “in vulnerable circumstances”. In...

Bereavement training for employers: Understanding bereavement, grief & how to communicate better Professional bereavement training by the National Bereavement Service for employers of all sizes, spanning almost any sector, empowers teams to communicate better with bereaved people. Giving colleagues the...

When someone close has died, the prospect of dealing with probate can seem daunting. But with good preparation by all of us before our deaths, the process is made simpler for those we leave behind. What happens next when the...

Are you prepared for the unexpected? From a long-term illness to a hospital stay, we never know what life may throw at us. If something happens to you or someone close, Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) give you flexibility, reassurance...

Professional bereavement training by the National Bereavement Service equips people in organisations spanning almost any sector with the tools needed to navigate the emotional and practical aspects of bereavement, supporting bereaved people sensitively, empathetically and backed by relevant, up-to-date knowledge....

Octopus Legacy, the estate planning and end of life provider, has acquired Adroit Legal Services and the not-for-profit National Bereavement Service, a leading provider of legal services and bereavement employee benefits in the UK – with clients including Aldi, John...

Thank you to PayPlan’s expert debt advisers who have contributed this month’s guide to debt and financial wellbeing in advance of Debt Awareness Week 2025, running from 24th-30th March. PayPlan partners with Adroit and the National Bereavement Service (NBS) to...

Do you know what will happen to your estate when you die? Wills aren’t just for the wealthy. It’s essential for all of us to plan ahead, knowing that our wishes are clearly set out and providing for those we...