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Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney

Financial & Legal

Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney

Preparing for others to manage your finances should you no longer be able to take care of your own affairs More

By
Nicola Waldman
Separations, divorce and discretionary trusts
Financial & Legal

Separations, divorce and discretionary trusts

Relationship breakdowns and squabbles over entitlement to a share of an estate are common and wholly avoidable. Nadine Wealands explains...More

By
Nadine Wealands
When deputy meets executor: Supporting people in court who lack mental capacity
Financial & Legal

When deputy meets executor: Supporting people in court who lack mental capacity

In short, a deputy can make decisions for someone in court who lacks capacity. But what should happen to the deputy’s role on the death...More

By
Elizabeth Young
Taking control of digital assets after death
Financial & Legal

Taking control of digital assets after death

Until such time that the law has evolved to allow digital asset wills, it is vital to ensure that your executors and beneficiaries have...More

By
Nadine Wealands
Give generously to help escape inheritance tax
Financial & Legal

Give generously to help escape inheritance tax

New figures show that families who lost a loved one paid a record £5.2bn in inheritance last...More

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Final Choices editorial
- 3 October 2018
Is the bank of grandma and grandad the future of financing property?
Financial & Legal

Is the bank of grandma and grandad the future of financing property?

It is satisfying to be able to help grandchildren with university fees or housing deposits, but...More

By
Sarah Banner
Your digital life - after death
Financial & Legal

Your digital life - after death

With everything from online banking to entertainment subscriptions and social media accounts, we...More

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Final Choices editorial
- 1 May 2018
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth: lifetime inheritance tax exemptions
Financial & Legal

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth: lifetime inheritance tax exemptions

Robert Webb, associate at Roythornes Solicitors, highlights steps that can be taken to reduce...More

By
Robert Webb
- 19 March 2018
Right to die court decision no longer required, judge rules
Financial & Legal

Right to die court decision no longer required, judge rules

Landmark ruling means legal permission no longer needed to withdraw life support for patients...More

By
Gareth Hargreaves
- 22 September 2017
Research finds families hit with unexpected funeral costs
Financial & Legal

Research finds families hit with unexpected funeral costs

Report finds shortfalls in prepaid funeral plans and families facing unexpected bills after death...More

By
Gareth Hargreaves
Man with Motor Neurone Disease challenges UK ban on assisted dying
Financial & Legal

Man with Motor Neurone Disease challenges UK ban on assisted dying

High Court to hear Noel Conway’s claim that 1961 Suicide Act breaches his human right to a...More

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Final Choices editorial
- 17 July 2017
The importance of making a Will and what you should consider
Financial & Legal

The importance of making a Will and what you should consider

Making a Will gives you reassurance that your savings and possessions will go to the people and...More

By
Nicola Waldman
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Final Choices is a free guide and community for families and individuals who are facing difficult end of life choices. Our goal is to help you to start the conversations with loved ones and family that will make those choices a more positive and empowering experience.

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