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Future planning

Thinking about the future can be difficult, but documenting your wishes now can give you peace of mind and it means the people close to you will know what you want when the time comes.

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Power of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to help you make decisions, or to make them and take actions for you if you become unable to do these things yourself. There are different types for different circumstances.

Are you owed a power of attorney or deputyship fee refund?

If you applied to register a lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017, you may be able to claim part of your application fee back.

Or you might be able to claim a refund if you were acting as a deputy for someone, and your deputyship assessment and annual supervisions took place between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2015.

Advance decisions and advance statements

There may come a time when you’re unable to make decisions or express your wishes about how you would like to be cared for and what medical treatment you would want. Advance decisions and advance statements let you record your wishes in writing to help make sure they are respected if this situation arises.

Considering where to live at the end of your life

You may have strong ideas about where you would like to live and be cared for at the end of your life and where you would choose to die. In practice, this often involves balancing the pros and cons of different options, so it can be helpful to consider these in advance.

Making a will

It’s important to have an up-to-date will. If you don’t, the law will decide what happens to your money and property when you die, which may not be the same as what you would have chosen.

My funeral plans

Funerals are a chance for people to remember your life and say goodbye. Have you made sure those around you know your wishes for your funeral?

Things to talk about before someone dies

If someone you are close to is dying, it can be very difficult to think about the time after their death. However, it can give you both peace of mind if you are able to discuss this together, and help to ease the stress for the person left behind.

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