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'The law on so-called death bed gifts - gifts made in contemplation of death - is strict,' says ex- judge Stephen Gold. He explains rules on codicils, leaving it all to cat and dog charities, and more.
'Allow me to show how you can turn making a will into something really enjoyable or likely to save thousands - or both. Honestly,' says retired judge Stephen Gold.
Today, in the final part of his guide aimed at helping This is Money readers sort out a loved one's finances, Stephen Gold describes how to squeeze yet more compensation from banks slow to hand over cash.
Stephen Gold finds a way to prise cash out of Lloyds after it refuses to budge over a no-interest account, then gets a stern reception at the probate service when he tries to complain about a 16-week delay.
After successfully adding many hundreds of pounds more to his late aunt's estate, Stephen Gold offers a guide for This is Money readers facing the ordeal of sorting out a loved one's finances.