5. Managing Affairs

Bank account fraud occurs when your bankcard or account information has been stolen, either as a direct result of identity theft or by other means.

While moving in with your partner is an exciting time, there are considerations to keep in mind in order to protect your rights in the future.

Under a Joint Tenancy, each owner has an indivisible share in the property, meaning that each owner is equally entitled to the whole of the property.

Mental capacity is a measure of someone’s ability to make a decision for themselves. If someone close to you loses this, it can be very difficult to deal with.

Many people choose to use the services of a funeral director when planning an end-of-life celebration. However, there’s no legal requirement to do so and you may decide to arrange the funeral yourself.

If you or a loved one require residential care, the local authority will carry out an assessment of your assets to determine what financial support you will be entitled to.

Many people consider passing on significant assets to their children or loved ones during their lifetime, but it’s important to be aware of the legal and tax implications of doing this.

Decisions over whether resuscitation should be attempted (DNR decisions) can be particularly overwhelming for patients and their loved ones.