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Organising financial affairs

We look at how to help someone manage finances in later life, from Power of Attorney to third-party mandates.

10 steps to healthy finances in later life

12 min read

From reviewing your pension options to making a will, we’ve rounded up the key things to think about when putting a financial plan in place for later life

When to consider managing someone else's finances

2 min read

Your loved one might need help with their financial affairs if they have physical disabilities or have an illness such as dementia.

Helping with day-to-day finances

5 min read

Learn how you and a trusted family member can help each other to deal with financial and other organisations, including using third-party mandates.

Power of Attorney in England and Wales

6 min read

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why should you set one up? We also explain about Lasting Power of Attorney and how you use it.

Filling in the Power of Attorney form

3 min read

Here are some useful hints and tips for where to get a Power of Attorney form and how to fill it in.

Power of Attorney in Scotland

4 min read

Here we look at the different types of Power of Attorney for Scotland and explain how to set them up and how they work.

Power of Attorney in Northern Ireland

5 min read

Here, we look at the different types of Power of Attorney for Northern Ireland and explain how to set them up and how they work.
Real-life stories
Sophie's story
53 | OXFORD
Read Sophie’s story as she helped her mother manage her finances and arranged lasting Power of Attorney.
Nigel's story
65 | WEST MIDLANDS
Read Nigel’s story about setting up Lasting Power of Attorney in advance and how it made taking care of his mother’s finances much more simple.
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Find out how much care costs
Use our calculator to find out how much you'll pay for care in your area and what financial support is available.

Further reading

Gifting assets: the rules

We explain the rules of gifting assets and transferring property, including the deliberate deprivation of assets.

Benefits for older people

Read about the benefits available in later life: Attendance Allowance, PIP, Winter Fuel Payment and more.

Legal transfer of property

You can give your home to your children, even while you’re still living in it. But be aware of the complex rules.

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