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Wealth planning with a Royal flavour

With nearly a third of Gerrards Cross and Denham North residents in the 60+ age range and around a quarter of the total population of Buckinghamshire aged between 50 and 70, it’s clear that wealth and succession planning is a topic which should be high on the agenda for many in the local area.

Why planning ahead pays dividends for future generations

We're all living longer and for many of us that's a good excuse to put off those "must do" things, such as making a will or planning for our retirement

You can’t take it with you but you can plan ahead

Don’t be afraid to talk about dying

Talking about death and dying isn't something we do very well but it is important if we are to make it easier for loved ones when the time comes.

Managing your wealth for future generations

Making a will is one of the most important documents you will ever have to write.

LPA: A lasting way to safeguard your family

What happens if you are involved in an accident or suffer an illness which leaves you unable to take care of your own affairs?

Deputyship

If you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in place and lose mental capacity, a deputy application from the Court of Protection must be sought.

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA)

While EPAs can no longer be made, any that were correctly executed before October 2007 remain valid.

Living Wills and Advance Directives

While Living Wills (otherwise known as Advance Directives) were meant to be superseded by Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) Personal Welfare, they can still have their place in planning for your future.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

Since October 2007, the only way to ensure that your family can deal with your assets is through executing an LPA