Safeguarding your future choices

The first time most of us think about a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is with an elderly relative – going through the rigmarole of persuading them that in order to make decisions on their behalf you

Granting power of attorney to a loved one to act on our behalf if we lack capacity gives peace of mind to millions. But what happens when those powers are abused? And who protects the vulnerable?

IDEAL HOME’S COLUMNIST AND EDITOR OF MONEYWEEK.COM KALPANA FITZPATRICK SHARES HER FINANCIAL WISDOM

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Issue of the week: trouble in the gilt ...

Annuities are popular, and rates are good — but do shop around, advises Paul Lewis