Anybody who arranges a will wants to take care of things for their loved ones, right? Do the right thing now in order to protect the family later … So, how come so many people who have their will in order don’t have Lasting Power of Attorney? It comes as a nasty shock to many…
Health & Wellbeing (LPA) You will be able to decide if the donor should: Receive healthcare treatment Not receive a particular healthcare treatment Stop receiving a particular healthcare treatment Some people who have a progressive illness sometimes make a decision about whether they would want a particular treatment in the future. They write down or…
Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) has been replaced by a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), however if you made and signed an EPA before October 2007, it is still valid. You might already be using it without having registered it, so that someone can act on your behalf (unlike a Lasting Power of Attorney which…
Probate is a term commonly used when talking about applying for the right to deal with the affairs of someone who has died. If the deceased has a Will, the Executor or Administrator will apply for a Grant of Probate. This is a court order which is a legal document confirming that the Executor or…
Most of us work very hard over the years to buy our own home and build up our savings for our retirement and would like to leave “a little something” for our children and grandchildren after we are gone. Unfortunately, the costs involved in moving into Care can literally wipe out your entire savings and…
