Organising a funeral has been compared to organising a wedding in its complexity; Decisions must be made in a short time frame at a time of bereavement The process can be overwhelming, planning in advance is a good idea Funerals present a unique challenge at a difficult time. With average costs now rising …
WHY HAVE A PRIVATE FUNERAL?
A PRIVATE FUNERAL is when a small gathering of immediate family and close friends, attend by invitation only. Although most celebrities usually have private funerals, the average services are open to the public. There are good and understandable reasons for choosing a private funeral. First and foremost, of course is it’s private. Some people …
WHY HAVE A FUNERAL SERVICE?
Humans have held some form of funeral service for those they have loved and lost throughout time it would seem. Grief comes naturally and is very painful to suffer and a funeral service is an opportunity to express and share that grief with friends and family. A religious service is an opportunity to pray …
How do I prove I have power of attorney?
Managing your property and financial affairs is a bit challenging if you become mentally incapacitated, but you can continue with your life as normal if you have a power of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows an individual to appoint another person to make his or her legal and healthcare …
Why are Lasting Powers of Attorney Important?
They let you appoint those you trust to make critical decisions for you, should you lose the capacity to do so. There is no ‘next of kin’, recognised in UK law. 33% of those over 65 will get dementia. One person will suffer a head injury or stroke each minute in the UK. The cost …
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Can You Do a Power of Attorney Without a Solicitor?
Yes, but scope for error is significant. 22,000 Lasting Powers of Attorney were rejected in 2019 A will writer, who is a member of the Society of Will Writers may also offer support. Some firms, including Confidence Wills, offer reduced price services for social reasons. 75%-90% of those creating Lasting Powers of Attorney seek professional …
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Lasting Power of Attorney Cost?
Registration of Lasting power of Attorney: £82 per document (total £164 for both); 50-100%: reliefs available for registration fees; Completion of each document (approx.): £175-300 (professional will writers); £400-700 (High street Solicitors); Confidence Wills prices checks regularly to beat such prices; >£100,000 & 12 months, potential costs arising from legal challenge in absence of LPA; …
Why have a lasting power of attorney?
To gain control of finances in the event of a loved one’s loss of capacity To access jointly held assets like bank accounts; To give medical consents for treatments on behalf of a loved one; To avoid onerous and costly applications to the Court of Protection. A lasting power of attorney (LPA), allows you …
How do I sign a will during the Covid 19 outbreak?
Physical signing and witnessing of the document is still required, Witnessing can take place at distance or through windows, DIY wills are potentially more risky in such times, Factors such as sanitisation and materials used, during signing, may mitigate infection risk. Current English law on the creation of a legally valid will rests for the …
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Will They Take My Home to Pay for Care Home Fees?
You can ask for your property to be disregarded if certain people still live in it. A jointly owned property may be inadmissible for means testing. The reason for and the manner in which a home is jointly owned may be material. Some argue the forced sale of assets to pay for late life …
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