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Manage the finances or property of a missing person, someone kidnapped or taken hostage, or in a foreign prison and not able to communicate. Apply to the High Court to be a guardian. You'll need a guardianship order.
You can apply to be a guardian and manage the finances or property of…
You can apply if you’re the missing person’s: husband, wife or civil…
You can make a claim yourself or use a legal representative. Fill in the…
You must pay either: a £528 application fee if you apply to the Chancery…
The court will send copies of your form back to you, with ‘acknowledgement…
The guardianship order will tell you when you can start to make decisions…
The Office of the Public Guardian will supervise you while you act as a…
You must keep financial records and accounts. Follow the rules for gifts…
You must write a report for the Office of the Public Guardian each year…
You must apply to the High Court if you need to change your guardianship,…
Your guardianship ends automatically if one of the following things…
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…
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
Persons subject to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia sanctions regime which restrict specified activities.
Help with costs and funeral expenses after someone has died. Includes Universal Credit.
Help if you regularly spend time caring for someone. Includes Universal Credit.
Use this form to complete your annual report, to tell the Office of the Public Guardian about the decisions you’ve made for the person you’re a guardian for.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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