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LEGAL DOCUMENTS (UK)

9/7/2017

 
More often than not, broaching the subject of our passing or potentially becoming mentally incapacitated is a discussion many family members are not open to engaging in.

Yet dying is an event that is inevitable for each and every one of us – we are all going to die at some time in our life and as difficult or sensitive as it may be, it is our responsibility to have such discussions with family and close friends and to ensure that our final wishes concerning the distribution of our assets and our personal and medical care are understood and honoured by those close to us. The most appropriate time to document this is while we are still fit and healthy.
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It is our responsibility to ensure that we have the necessary legal documents in place so that we are cared for as we would wish should we not be able to make decisions about our health care and so that our assets are used in precisely the way we want them to be. ​​

PLANNING AHEAD (UK)

8/7/2017

 
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​Why Plan?

​During our lives there are several events that are usually meticulously planned often many months ahead, such as births, birthdays, engagements, anniversaries and marriages. Yet there is one event in life, which many not only do not plan, but actively avoid considering at all, let alone discuss with family and friends. 

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MAKING A WILL - UK

7/7/2017

 
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​Why do I need a Will? 
When you die it is important that the things you leave behind go to those people you would like to have them, whether it be a favourite brooch to a friend or a substantial gift to a child, grandchild or a charity. This is may not happen unless you leave behind a legitimate Will. 

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POWER OF ATTORNEY (UK)

6/7/2017

 
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What is a Power of Attorney?
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A Power of Attorney is a legal document made by one person (Principal) that appoints another person to do things on their behalf. This may include signing a specific document, or managing the principal’s money, bank accounts, shares, real estate and other assets, or even making decisions about someone’s care. The person who makes decisions and carries out actions for the Principal is called the ‘Attorney’. ​

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ADVANCE DECISION TO REFUSE TREATMENT (UK)

5/7/2017

 
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​What is an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT)?
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During severe illness people are often unconscious or otherwise unable to communicate their wishes - at the very time when many critical decisions need to be made. An Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment  is a document by which you can state in advance that you wish to refuse specified medical treatment in specified circumstances. 

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AN ADVANCE STATEMENT  (UK)

4/7/2017

 
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An advance statement is an expression of your preferences, wishes, beliefs and values that are relevant to you and how you wish to be cared for. Advance statements are not legally binding, however in England and Wales, anyone making decisions for someone who does not have capacity to make decisions for themselves must act in that person’s best interests. 

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