Author Archives: Andrew Bates

‘How do I register a Lasting Power of Attorney with a bank?’

‘How do I register a Lasting Power of Attorney with a bank?’ Consumer expert Jessica Gorst-Williams explains how to make registering power of attorney with a bank as quick and painless as possible.                          By Jessica Gorst-Williams @ Telegraph 1:51PM … Continue reading

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Why a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderly !

  Why a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderly ! Mental and physical incapacity can hit at any time, which is why charities recommend planning ahead to ease the potential burden on loved ones   Jill Papworth … Continue reading

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‘Rest of Life’ Coaching

‘Rest of Life’ Coaching “Starting with the end in mind” is one of the recommendations for people considering Life Coaching and when arranging for a will to be written, it’s clearly done with the very end in mind. A morbid … Continue reading

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Do you have Parental Rights and Responsibilities for your children ?

Do you have Parental Rights and Responsibilities for your children ? Unlike mothers, fathers do not always have automatic parental responsibility for their children. Nearly half of all children are now born out of wedlock, so it is not surprising … Continue reading

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Social care funding clarity urged.

By Nick Triggle  Health correspondent, BBC News 11/07/12 The government is setting out its White Paper on social care later, amid calls for greater clarity on how it plans to fund the system in England. It has said it agrees … Continue reading

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Long Term Care Costs and the use of Trusts.

Long Term Care costs to hit £38 billion a year by 2025. Annual cost of long term care in UK expected to rise from £26,000 currently a year to  £33,000 per person by 2025 Longer life expectancy means a 37% increase … Continue reading

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Are you a Business Owner? Do you have a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

As a business owner have you ever wondered who would run your business in your absence, through either illness or accident? – The answer is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).  Business continuity is one of the key elements … Continue reading

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Lasting Power of attorney (LPA) – how to grant control of your finances.

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document used to appoint another person or persons to act on your behalf. There are two types of  Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), … Continue reading

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Why every adult in the UK should consider having a Lasting Power of Attorney !

Heather Bateman had to run the family finances after an accident left her husband in a coma, and thanks to the Court of Protection, three years of pain and misery followed. Here are just a few examples of how the … Continue reading

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Free Wills courtesy of the State !

It is suggested that up to 70% of the UK’s adult population either do not have a Will, or it is invalid ! Help is at hand, the State will supply you with one absolutely FREE of charge ! This is known … Continue reading

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