Strengthen your financial future in 2020

“You need a Will, a Power of Attorney and a trust. My advice would be: go and get it done. Finances can be a big thing to talk about but I found ILAWS very professional to deal with and definitely someone you can trust.”

“When we contacted ILAWS, they took it in hand. They were very good, and explained everything so we understood it. I feel very happy about it; it is certainly a weight off our minds.”

“I would urge those who don’t have a Will to get one sorted so that your property and money will go to whoever you want – don’t just assume like we did.”

Though these are uncertain times at the moment, there is still much we can do to protect our financial futures and those of our families, and to try to stay as fit and well as possible. In this 24-page supplement we’ll be sharing informative features aimed at the over 55s who are already retirees, or are planning to retire in 2020, and are living their best years.

From financial health to physical health, care homes and investing in a holiday home, this guide will inspire you to make positive changes at this time in your life. Read on to discover ways to release cash from your home, how buying a holiday home could be the best thing you ever do, and get tips on writing a Will and organising your Power of Attorney. Not sure where or how to invest your hard-earned cash or your pension pot? Our finance feature will give you some guidance on future-proofing your savings. We’ll also look at the options around care homes for when the time comes, so turn the pages to begin planning your future.

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