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Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
Find contact details of court-approved professionals working as panel deputies in the Midlands.
What to do first if you're acting for someone under a lasting power of attorney for health and care decisions.
The Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of wills being made.
Detailed guides for people making property and finance or health and welfare decisions under a lasting power of attorney.
What the Office of the Public Guardian expects from companies that provide surety bonds to court-appointed deputies.
Find contact details of court-approved professionals working as panel deputies in the north of England.
This guidance sets out the Public Guardian’s position on the Re ACC judgment and the actions OPG expect deputies to take to ensure compliance.
This guide will help you consider your options when looking for divorce services.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
How the death certification process in England and Wales will change from 9 September 2024, including the introduction of medical examiners.
Find contact details of court-approved professionals working as panel deputies in Wales.
How to arrange a consular civil partnership, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Find out the methods available for paying your deputyship fees.
The process when a British national dies in Greece, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
A guide to help staff learn how to support customers to use the services the Office of the Public Guardian provides.
The process when a British national dies in Germany, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
The process when a British national dies in Switzerland, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
What to do first if you're acting for someone under a lasting power of attorney for financial decisions.
A letter for British nationals getting married in the Netherlands who are asked by Dutch authorities for a declaration of single status.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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