Financial affairs: Life following the death of a spouse Handling the grief and everything else that you have become responsible for can be overwhelming. It’s probable that there were changes to your household income when your spouse died so you need to quickly manage your finances. Taking responsibility for utility...
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The number of LPAs granted has tripled – do you understand the benefits of having an LPA?
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The number of LPAs granted has tripled – do you understand the benefits of having an LPA? The number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) granted annually has tripled between 2010 and 2015. The increase in the number of LPAs being granted may be due to a drive to increase...
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one?
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one? It is a sad fact that 225,000 people in Britain develop dementia every year according to the Alzheimer’s Society. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) were introduced in 2007 as a replacement for Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA’s)...
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Lasting Power of Attorney
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Itís been a while since we wrote about Lasting Powers of Attorney but this very important aspect of estate planning definitely deserves your attention and understanding. The Alzheimerís Society estimate around 800,000 people in Britain suffer from some form of dementia with this number set to increase to more than...
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