The complexities of estate administration and planning can be overwhelming, especially during times of grief. Octopus Legacy has positioned itself as a company focused on simplifying an emotionally charged and often cumbersome process. Sahar Nazir spoke to head of commercial Chris Carr about the company’s mission, challenges, and the role of technology in modernising death planning…
Octopus Legacy's early focus was on bereavement support however this has evolved into a broader offering that now includes wills and probate services. Carr acknowledges the dual emotional and administrative weight that estate planning and probate impose on families. "The probate process, notoriously, can take six to 12 months," he says. "Our goal is to shorten that timeframe and make the experience more efficient and less painful for families." The company's approach centres around easing the emotional load through better preparation, ensuring that a person's wishes are clear and t...
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