Going through separation and divorce is a stressful time with lots of things to think about. You might not have the headspace to consider your will, but it’s important to think about. Here’s how separation and divorce can affect your will and how you can protect...
We often talk about how creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows your loved ones to make decisions for you when you no longer can. However, sometimes, we can’t create an LPA because it’s too late. We’re helping an elderly lady and her family who found...
Guest blog by Joanne Warren from Sunrise Care Advisers - Care Navigators A few years ago, a British bank created “The M-word” campaign. It was apparently in response to research from Lloyds Bank that showed money is a bigger taboo in British families than politics,...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA) lets your loved ones manage your affairs if you can’t do it yourself. Your LPAs can cover your finances, health and welfare or both. You can simply create an LPA if you want to, but we recommend writing a letter of wishes too. Read...
It’s almost Christmas when you can hopefully get some well-deserved downtime, catch up with the family and eat your own body weight in Quality Street. When you’ve opened your presents and found a comfy spot next to the Christmas tree, your will might not be the first...
When you create a will or a Lasting Power of Attorney, one of the first steps is to check whether you have the mental capacity to make those decisions for yourself. I wanted to tell you about a lady I recently met with dementia and what the process will be for her...
We all have the right to decide what medical treatment we do (and don’t) want, so the idea of being in a situation where we have no say can be pretty scary. A living will, or advance decision, lets you refuse treatment in advance. The question is, do you want a living...
A Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA) lets your loved ones look after you and your finances when you can’t make decisions for yourself anymore. That sounds as if it should be simple, but there are lots of options so your LPA can be created to suit your needs. In one...
Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney means that you can choose who you want to make decisions for you when you can’t make them for yourself. It can be a tough decision as you can nominate anyone. So how do you decide? Here are a few things to think about to help you...
If you have no idea what a Lasting Power of Attorney is, you’re not alone. 88% of adults don’t have one according to a recent survey by Canada Life. Even if you’ve never heard of a Lasting Power of Attorney before, you need one. Here’s why they’re essential when...
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