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How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
When you divorce or end a civil partnership you and your ex-partner need…
It’s usually more straightforward and less expensive if you agree how to…
A mediator can help you and your ex-partner agree on how to split money…
If you and your ex-partner cannot agree how to divide your finances you…
The court sometimes tells the person with the higher income to make…
You do not usually have to pay Capital Gains Tax if you give, or otherwise…
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the…
You can choose one or more people to be your attorney. If you appoint more…
You can make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) online or using paper…
When you’ve made your lasting power of attorney (LPA), you need to…
You can confirm that a copy of your lasting power of attorney (LPA) is…
You (if you still have mental capacity) or one of your attorneys must tell…
You can ask the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to remove an attorney…
You can end your lasting power of attorney (LPA) yourself - if you have…
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
If you’re coming to the UK, you’ll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself and any dependants in the UK.
Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
It is your responsibility to make sure you can access enough money to pay for all your costs and to avoid getting into financial difficulties abroad.
Guidance on what to do if you're struggling financially as a result of your student finance entitlement being reduced, because you were overpaid.
Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
How to apply for student finance - when to apply, deadlines, proof of identity, parents, income, change an application.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Apply for financial help from HMRC if you cannot afford to fund an employee's tax refund
If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Work out how much money you'll get when you retire and plan ahead - State Pension, Pension Credit, National Insurance
If your child or partner is applying for student finance, you may be asked to support their application by giving us details about your household income. This is so they can get as much student finance as possible.
How to claim compensation yourself or if using a claims management company, check they're authorised, your rights and their obligations.
Find out how to make sure that your charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for.
Find out how much money you need to get a Student or Child Student visa, and how to prove you have the money.
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