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This toolkit provides a guide for parents and carers to make financial decisions for a young person who lacks mental capacity.
Find contact details of court-approved professionals working as panel deputies in the south east of England.
The process when a British national dies in Portugal, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
The process when a British national dies in Turkey, including registering the death, funerals and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
This guide will help you consider your options when looking for divorce services.
Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives.
How to arrange a consular civil partnership, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
Detailed guides for people making property and finance or health and welfare decisions under a lasting power of attorney.
Information for UK nationals on how to order copies of Portuguese birth, death or marriage online certificates.
The process when a British national dies in the US, including registering the death, funerals and cremations, and bringing the person’s body to the UK.
Guidance for GP practices, hospitals, hospices and medical examiner offices on how to order MCCDs and what to do with completed MCCDs.
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
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.
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
Use this tool to work out how to apportion the £2.5 million allowance across property that qualifies for 100% agricultural relief or 100% business relief.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
How the death certification process in England and Wales will change from 9 September 2024, including the introduction of medical examiners.
This page provides information on what to do if OPG can't investigate your concern.
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.
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