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Supporting a Loved One who Keeps Going Missing 2

Supporting a Loved One who Keeps Going Missing

There are all sorts of reasons why people go missing. It is generally a sign that something is wrong. For some people, going missing can be a way of managing something in their life that they don’t feel able to cope with. Going missing can also be a result of addiction, a mental health condition or an illness such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

When is the Right Time to Apply for a Declaration of Presumed Death? 4

When is the Right Time to Apply for a Declaration of Presumed Death?

When someone goes missing, they often leave behind all their responsibilities. This can include children, pets and dependents, but also property, finances and debts. The Guardianship Act 2017 set out to change the way loved ones can manage the affairs of someone who has gone missing, which can give them the right to manage property and financial concerns on the missing person’s behalf.

What Does it Mean to Act as a Guardian for a Missing Person? 5

What Does it Mean to Act as a Guardian for a Missing Person?

When someone goes missing, they often leave behind all their responsibilities. This can include children, pets and dependents, but also property, finances and debts. The Guardianship Act 2017 set out to change the way loved ones can manage the affairs of someone who has gone missing, which can give them the right to manage property and financial concerns on the missing person’s behalf.

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Is it Against the Law to Go Missing?

There are a whole range of reasons why someone might go missing. In the majority of cases, the person who goes missing does so of their own accord. This is often because they feel they can’t cope with something that’s happening in their life.

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