Greyfriars Estate Planning

22/07/2024

🌟 **Take Control of Your Future: Set Up a Power of Attorney Today!** 🌟

Life is unpredictable, and planning ahead can make a world of difference. Just like having insurance provides financial protection, setting up a Power of Attorney (POA) safeguards your personal and financial well-being. Here’s why it’s so important:

1. **Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored**: A POA allows you to designate someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so. This is akin to how health insurance ensures you get the medical care you need. A POA ensures your personal and financial wishes are respected, whether it's about healthcare, finances, or other matters.

2. **Reduce Stress for Loved Ones**: In times of crisis, insurance helps cover unexpected costs, easing the financial burden. Similarly, a POA provides clear instructions, reducing stress and potential conflicts among family members, allowing them to focus on supporting you instead of dealing with legal or financial uncertainties.

3. **Protect Your Assets**: Just as home or car insurance protects your property, a POA protects your financial assets by appointing someone to manage your affairs. This ensures bills are paid, investments are managed, and your estate is safeguarded.

4. **Avoid Court Intervention**: Without a POA, a court may need to appoint a guardian to make decisions for you, similar to how lack of insurance can lead to financial strain and legal battles. This process can be time-consuming, costly, and might not result in the appointment of someone you would have chosen.

5. **Peace of Mind**: Insurance policies offer peace of mind knowing you’re covered in case of an emergency. A POA provides similar assurance, letting you live your life with confidence that your affairs are in order no matter what the future holds.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! Setting up a Power of Attorney is a simple, yet powerful step you can take today to ensure your future is in good hands. Contact a legal professional to get started and secure your peace of mind. 🌟

10/05/2022

Some people get confused about the differences between a Will and Power of Attorney, so here is a quick explanation on the key differences.

A Will is set of instructions about what you want to happen to your your assets like your home, insurance, savings etc once you have passed on from this world. In short its not activated until you die. Within a Will you have executors - those who carry out the instructions and then beneficiaries - those whom you want to inherit what you leave behind.

A Power of Attorney is a living document that is used when you are alive but no longer have the capacity to look after your own affairs such as medical decisions or paying bills etc. You appoint an attorney that represents you to carry out any decisions regarding your healthcare and your finances.

For most people ticking these two things off the list will be the biggest majority of your estate planning over.

Wr can complete both of these documents for you by phone, email or zoom and face to face depending on your location.

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22/04/2021

If you have been putting off making a Will or a Power of Attorney, let Greyfriars Estate Planning assist you in taking the next step to give you the peace of mind that all estate planning should achieve.

We will make the process as simple and as straightforward as possible, no jargon or complicated processes to go through.

Contact us through the page or email [email protected] or on the mobile 07710 496695

24/02/2021

More Wills going out this week.

If you need your Will updated or a fresh one made up, contact us through the page and we will help you arrange your affairs in the best way possible.

21/08/2020

The majority of pet owners consider their pet to be a member of the family, yet only 7% have made formal arrangements for what happens to their pets if they die. Make sure your loved ones, including your pets, will be looked after by the right people when you're no longer here.
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20/08/2020

Writing a Will is the only legal way to ensure that your four legged friends go to someone you trust to take care of them. If no Will is in place they could end up in kennels. 🏚️🚫

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19/08/2020

Everyone needs estate planning, but most people avoid it for as long as possible. Many estate planning clients arrive at their first consultation full of anxiety because they know they need to have a Will or Trust, but they’ve delayed so long that the task feels overwhelming. That's why we are here to help you through the process as efficiently and easily as possible.
Get in touch today for a free consultation on 01786 406448📞

17/08/2020

Have you recently moved from England to Scotland? If so, your will may not be valid according to Scot's Law. At Greyfriars Estate Planning we can write a completely new will or update your current will to make sure it covers all of your assets and is valid where you are now living. Call us on 01786 406448 for a free consultation 📞
https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/wills-validity-warning-anyone-recently-moved-north-border-matthew-smith-2936560

14/08/2020

We know many of you have fallen into this trap, that's why at Greyfriars Estate Planning all our funeral plans are in trust to keep your money safe. For a free consultation get in touch via messenger or call us on 01786 406448 📞

A long-running investigation finds the sector is not working well for grieving families.

13/08/2020

Is your family growing? A will isn't just for you, it's securing the future for those you love. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Check out our blog post on needing a will and get in touch via messenger or call us on 01786 406448 📞
https://greyfriarsbloggy.wordpress.com/2020/06/19/do-i-need-a-will/

12/08/2020

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