News & insights My aunt is becoming increasingly unable to manage her affairs, what can we do? 2 minutes of reading - Written by Roche Legal If a loved one is getting to the stage where he or she is having difficulty managing their affairs, it is important to make sure that they have measures in place to enable a family member, friend or professional to help them should the need arise. Perhaps they already have an Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney in place – or perhaps this needs to be attended to. If at all possible, it’s best not to leave things to the last minute. Make sure that your relative has a say in what happens should they become no longer able to look after themselves or their finances. We can provide you with legal and practical advice if you are faced with having to manage the affairs of a loved one How Roche Legal can help We are reassuring experts who can help you with a wide range of legal matters. Please get in touch if you need legal support with: Trusts and Estate Planning Wills Probate and Estate Administration Contested Probate and Will Disputes Powers of Attorney Court of Protection matters Presumption of Death Applications Missing Persons Guardianship Applications Further Reading Is your Will registered? Ensuring your Will is registered allows your family to easily locate it and respect your wishes after you have passed on. We can register your Will with Certainty, the National Will Register, often free of charge. New Intestacy Rules have come into force As of 1 October 2014, the rules for distributing assets without a Will have changed, potentially leading to unintended distributions. While the new rules simplify matters, they still require careful consideration, especially for those with children or in second marriages, to ensure wishes are clearly laid out and tax liabilities are minimized. No to digital Lasting Powers of Attorney… for now Plans to introduce the paperless creation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney have been halted due to concerns over security, forgery, and accessibility. Currently, LPAs must still be printed, signed by hand, and posted to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration. View all insights Ready for clear, reliable legal advice? Contact us for straightforward advice that makes things easier, saves you money, and gives you peace of mind. Contact us