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A revised version of this publication was published on 16 November 2016.
ISBN 978 1 78256 442 3 DPPAS 11945
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Introduction
PART I. FROM THE TIME OF DEATH TO THE FUNERAL
1. First things to be done
2. Donation of body parts for transplantation
3. Getting a medical certificate
4. The Procurator Fiscal
5. How to register a death
6. Planning the funeral
7. Cremation or burial
8. Help with the funeral
9. Paying for the funeral
PART II. POSSESSIONS, PROPERTY AND CHILDREN
10. Is there a will?
11. The executors
12. Small estates
13. Distribution of property and possessions
14. The home
15. Debts
PART III. FINANCIAL HELP YOU MAY BE ABLE TO ACCESS
16. Benefit help
PART IV. WHAT ELSE HAS TO BE DONE?
17. Other things to do
PART V. RIGHTS OF SUCCESSION
18. Where the person did not leave a will
19. Prior rights
20. Legal rights
21. The remainder of the estate
22. The three principles
23. Where the person left a will
24. Adopted children
25. Cohabitants
26. If you are making a will or need more guidance
PART VI. USEFUL ADDRESSES
Page updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2016