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REVEALED: THE VITAL DECISION FACING BRITAIN’S AGEING POPULATION

Arranging a Power of Attorney before it’s too late is critical to avoiding heartache for friends and family later, claims consumer watchdog Which?

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None of us likes to think about a time in life when we’re no longer able to make our own decisions. But should that moment come, it’ll affect every part of your life – from your home to your finances to your medical care. And if you haven’t made the right preparatio­ns, it’s your family and friends who’ll be left to sort everything out, as they try to take best care of you.

It’s shocking to realise that as many as 1 in 3 of us over the age of 65 will suffer dementia, but of course, an unexpected accident can strike anytime. So setting up a Power of Attorney is the sensible solution. When – and only when – it’s necessary, your Power of Attorney can be activated to enable someone you trust to step in and take key decisions for you. And as the experts at Which? Legal point out, this vital preparatio­n can be achieved in just seven simple steps.

Seven straightfo­rward steps

According to Which? Legal setting up a Power of Attorney whilst you’re still capable can be straightfo­rward and cheap. To guide you through the process, they’ve identified seven steps you’ll need to take. From completing the paperwork to registerin­g the Power of Attorney and informing your bank, the seven steps are outlined in this FREE 20 page guide. Setting one up is a small investment in time and money that could save your family months of heartache.

Your future in safe hands

This FREE guide is full of informatio­n and advice to help you make sure you don’t leave this crucial decision too late. How do you choose the right attorneys, for instance? How do you express your wishes about your health and care? It also covers how to bring a Lasting Power of Attorney to an end and even what to do if you leave it all too late.

Help is a phone call away

The guide is yours FREE. Simply call today or you can text – neither will cost you a penny.

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