A national survey shows almost half (44 percent) of British adults have not tackled the difficult conversation with parents or partners around financial arrangements following their death.

The survey of 2,165 people, commissioned by legal financing company Ampla Finance and carried out by YouGov, highlights a lack of awareness around family finances and the probate process.

The research found that for 57 percent of Brits, an inheritance was a key financial pillar rather than a windfall.

The survey examined respondents’ understanding of probate, their experiences in discussing the financial aspects involved w...