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What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Court of Protection?

Fiona Heald

20.07.2022

Asking the difference between a Power of Attorney and Court of Protection is a common question for people when considering…

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Helping to protect your property and finances when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Fiona Heald

21.09.2021

There are many things to deal with when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but what’s important to remember is that…

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Is the next of kin the same as having power of attorney?

Fiona Heald

11.08.2021

The law can be scary and confusing to people who do not have much to do with it and, like…

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Can I be paid to care for a relative?

Fiona Heald

31.01.2020

More and more people are giving up work completely or taking extended time-off to care for an elderly relative, something…

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Dispelling the myths around joint accounts

Fiona Heald

11.12.2019

There are many myths about joint accounts, especially concerning what happens if something happens to one of the joint account…

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When a Power of Attorney is not in place

Fiona Heald

11.12.2019

What happens when you can’t manage your financial affairs due to ill health and nothing has been put in place?…

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Making gifts

Fiona Heald

25.11.2019

If you are considering giving a gift to a loved one, you should be aware of the myths that exist…

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What happens when you don’t have a Power of Attorney in place?

Fiona Heald

27.09.2019

Contrary to popular belief, nobody has an automatic right to manage someone else’s finances, even if they are related, married…

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Everything you need to know about Lasting Power of Attorneys

Fiona Heald

15.01.2019

Record numbers of people are formally assigning emergency decision-making to those they trust with a Lasting Power of Attorney. 726,000…

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Who can see my will?

Fiona Heald

19.07.2018

We are frequently contacted by individuals wanting to confirm if we are holding a family member’s will.…

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Considering taking on a lasting power of attorney?

Fiona Heald

09.06.2017

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal agreement allowing an individual to give authority to someone they trust…

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