Missing Persons

eBook

This free downloadable ebook has been put together as a guide to help you understand What to Do When a Loved One Goes Missing.

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What the book covers

If one of your loved ones has gone missing, it will no doubt be an extremely challenging time for you. What to Do When a Loved One Goes Missing is a comprehensive guide to the legal steps you may be able to take in these circumstances.

First steps
It can be very difficult to know what to do if a loved one goes missing. Here you’ll find practical advice about what to do in the first instance.
Protecting your loved one’s interests
Acting as a guardian on behalf of a missing person is an important role. Our guide sets out the responsibilities you’ll need to take on.
Applying for guardianship
If your loved one has been missing for some time, you might wish to apply for a guardianship order to enable you to manage their affairs on their behalf.
Applying for a declaration of presumed death
The time may come when it feels right to apply for a declaration of presumed death. Find out how the process works and how applying can offer some legal closure.

About the author

Rachel Roche is a specialist private client solicitor with a great deal of experience in supporting families who are caring for elderly relatives. Along with the Roche Legal team.

Rachel provides carers with expert guidance on the sensitive issues the come up during this time, including planning their relative’s future and managing their estate.

These are often very complex issues and Rachel and her team are well versed in providing practical solutions and demystifying legal jargon.

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