What does it cost to die?

Research conducted by Sunlife suggest that the average cost of dying has risen from £5,858 in 2007 to £9,204 in 2018, with costs expected to rise to £10,441 in 2023. This represents a staggering 57.1% increase in 11 years and 78.2% come 2023. So what has changed?...

Why set up a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Why set up a Lasting Power of Attorney? If you lose mental capacity, unless you’ve already set up a Lasting Power of Attorney, your loved ones will need to apply through court to become ‘deputy’, a long and expensive process. Instead, you can...