Octopus Legacy offers a digital platform for UK residents to create and manage essential end‑of‑life documents—including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and life‑insurance—online or via phone/video with qualified legal experts. The service also provides fixed‑fee probate assistance and community Support Hubs to help users navigate the practical and emotional challenges after a loss.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many people avoid preparing essential end‑of‑life documents because traditional legal processes are complex, time‑consuming, and often require in‑person meetings, leaving families unprepared and stressed when a death occurs.
Solution
Octopus Legacy provides a digital, end‑to‑end platform that simplifies estate planning and post‑death support. Users can create wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and purchase life‑insurance policies entirely online or via phone/video consultations with qualified legal experts. The service bundles these documents with a Legacy Box for personal messages and offers comprehensive estate‑planning packages that can be edited at any time. After a loss, Octopus Legacy assists with probate applications, offers fixed‑fee pricing, and connects users to community Support Hubs for emotional and practical help. All documents are prepared, checked for legal compliance, and delivered to the client, with guidance on signing, witnessing, and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Target Audience
Individuals in the UK seeking to prepare legal and financial documents for themselves or their families, as well as executors and beneficiaries who need probate assistance and post‑loss support.
Features
- Online will creation with optional phone or video support from solicitors
- Full-service lasting powers of attorney (financial and health) completed in three steps, including expert document review
- Fixed‑fee probate services ranging from grant‑only applications (£585) to full estate administration (£2,730+)
- Integrated Legacy Box for sharing personal messages and digital assets with loved ones
- Life‑insurance policies that can be purchased without a medical exam through the platform
- One‑stop estate‑planning packages that combine wills, LPAs, Legacy Box, and optional trusts
- Community Support Hubs providing peer support and resources during bereavement
- Regulatory compliance: services authorised by the FCA and SRA, ensuring professional standards