Alexandra Hutton, Author at Your Last Gift

10. The Death Certificate: Having the Necessary Information/Documents

by Alexandra Hutton | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog

The Death Certificate is confirmation of registration of a death in the UK. A significant change to the process of obtaining it was introduced on 9 September 2024. Now, a Medical Examiner is needed to certify every death except those which come before a coroner. The...

9. Ready Access to Cash pre-Probate: In Case of Need by Your Surviving Spouse/Partner

by Alexandra Hutton | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog

It can take up to 12 months to obtain a Grant of Probate. This is both confirmation of the validity of the Will and the authority of the Court to the Executors to deal with all your property once you have gone, including bank/building society accounts. In a...

8. Digital Assets

by Alexandra Hutton | Oct 23, 2025 | Blog

These can present quite a challenge on death, as including:  Computer;  tablet/iPad;  mobile telephone;  social media; and  Dropbox and other facilities. The key thing of course is what happens with what is likely to be a variety of passwords. These would give...

7. Arrangements for Children, Dependants and Pets

by Alexandra Hutton | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog

If you have sole (or joint) care for minor children when you (or both, or the survivor, of you) die, then you should have given advance consideration both as to who will take over that care, as seamlessly as possible, and as to what financial provision you might make....

6. Funeral Arrangements

by Alexandra Hutton | Oct 9, 2025 | Blog

I wonder how many of my LinkedIn readers are well prepared?! Burial or cremation? You may have a clear preference, but have you made it clear which, together with any particular details (for example, the form it should take, where and who should be involved)? In my...