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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
Welcome to the DedSafe blog
Welcome! Here we’ll share simple guides, reassuring tips and news about DedSafe, written in plain English, for everyone.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
Five scams to watch out for this winter
Scammers are clever, and they often strike when we’re busy or worried. Here are five tricks to look out for, and how to stay one step ahead.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
When someone close to you dies: the first steps
When someone we love dies, it can be hard to think straight. You don’t have to do everything at once. Here are the main steps, one at a time.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
Putting your affairs in order: eight things your family will thank you for
None of us likes to think about it. But a little planning now is one of the kindest gifts you can give the people you love. It saves them searching, guessing and worrying at the hardest time.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
What documents to gather after someone dies (UK)
When someone close to you dies, there’s a lot of paperwork, and it often arrives at the hardest time. Here is a calm checklist of what to look for, so you can take it one step at a time.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
What is a “death file”, and why your family will be grateful for one
A “death file” sounds gloomy, but it is one of the kindest things you can leave. It is simply one place where your family can find everything they’ll need if something happens to you.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
A will or a Lasting Power of Attorney: what’s the difference?
People often mix these two up, but they do very different jobs. A will speaks for you after you die. A Lasting Power of Attorney speaks for you while you’re alive, if you can’t make decisions yourself.
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30 September 2026 · By the DedSafe team
How a family code word helps stop scam calls
Scammers can now copy a person’s voice from a short clip online. A call can sound exactly like your grandson in trouble. A simple family code word is one of the best ways to check it’s really them.
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