Guides

In-depth guides on protecting your family

The 7-Year Rule Explained: How to Gift Money Tax-Efficiently in the UK

Inheritance tax 7-year rule explained simply. How to give money to children tax-free, taper relief rates, PETs vs CLTs, and annual exemptions for 2026.

13 min11 Jan 2026

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children (The Hardest Decision)

How to choose who would raise your children if something happened to you. Practical guide with questions to ask and conversations to have.

12 min11 Jan 2026

Do I Need a Will? The UK Parent's Complete Guide (2026)

Find out if you need a will in the UK. Simple guide for parents covering what happens without one, costs, and how to get started in 20 minutes.

10 min11 Jan 2026

Dying Without a Will in the UK: What Actually Happens

Intestacy rules explained simply. See exactly who gets what if you die without a will in England, Wales, Scotland, and NI.

11 min11 Jan 2026

Executor Responsibilities UK: What You Actually Have to Do (2026)

Named as executor in someone's will? Here's exactly what you need to do, step by step. Timeline, duties, legal obligations, and when to get help.

10 min11 Jan 2026

The Complete Family Protection Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Parents

How to protect your family financially. Complete guide covering wills, life insurance, LPAs, emergency funds, and income protection for UK families.

14 min11 Jan 2026

How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? The UK Calculator (2026)

Calculate how much life insurance you actually need. Factor in mortgage, income replacement, childcare, and existing cover. UK-specific guide.

10 min11 Jan 2026

How Probate Works in the UK: Plain English Guide (2026)

Probate explained simply. When you need it, how to apply, how long it takes, costs, and whether you can do it yourself. Complete 2026 UK guide.

12 min11 Jan 2026

How to Write a Will in the UK: 2026 Complete Guide

Step-by-step guide to writing a valid will in the UK. Cover executors, guardians, beneficiaries, witnesses, and where to store it.

14 min11 Jan 2026

The 'If I Die' Document: Everything Your Partner Needs to Know

Create a document with everything your family needs if something happens to you. Accounts, passwords, contacts, wishes, and critical information in one place.

10 min11 Jan 2026

The Insurance Stack: What Every UK Family Homeowner Needs

Complete guide to insurance for UK families. Life, critical illness, income protection, home, car, and more. What you need, what it costs, and what to skip.

14 min11 Jan 2026

Junior ISAs Explained: Complete UK Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about Junior ISAs. Cash vs stocks and shares, 2026 limits (£9,000), best providers, and how much to save for your child.

10 min11 Jan 2026

LPA Explained: The Document Everyone Needs Before They Need It

Lasting Power of Attorney explained simply. What it is, why you need one, how much it costs, and how to set one up in the UK.

12 min11 Jan 2026

Setting Up LPA for Elderly Parents: A Conversation Guide

How to talk to aging parents about Lasting Power of Attorney. Practical guide to having the conversation and what to do next.

10 min11 Jan 2026

The Pre-Baby Financial Checklist: Everything You Need Sorted Before Baby Arrives

Planning a baby in the UK? Complete financial checklist covering insurance, wills, savings, budgets, maternity pay, and the costs no one warns you about.

12 min11 Jan 2026

When Someone Dies: What to Do in the UK (Step-by-Step Guide 2026)

Practical guide for when someone dies in the UK. Immediate steps, registering the death, Tell Us Once service, and everything you need to know in the first weeks.

12 min11 Jan 2026