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Income Protection Insurance
COVID-19: What you need to know
Since the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic more people have become aware of the importance income protection insurance can offer. Offering the financial support needed if you’re unable to work due to an accident or injury.
Private Medical Insurance
Quick access to private facilities and treatments
Nothing is more important to you than your health, and the health of your family. If you or your loved ones were to experience worrying symptoms, private medical insurance can offer reassurance and control at a difficult time.
Private Medical Insurance
COVID-19 concerns affecting access to medical treatments
Nearly 7 million adults are concerned about access to medical treatment[1], with lockdowns affecting access to medical treatments. 6.8 million[2] adults (13%) are worried that they won’t be able to get medical treatment if they need it, with people aged over 55 particularly concerned.
Long-term Care
Who is responsible for looking after us if we need care in old age?
As we get older, many of us will need help looking after ourselves. With the United Kingdoms population ageing, more people will be living with long-term care needs.
Writing a Will
Making arrangements for your closest loved ones
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has prompted many people to get their affairs in order by updating their Will. Increasingly COVID-19 has been on the minds of UK residents since the outbreak caused a nationwide lockdown last March, and the severity of the outbreak has led many to finally get around to creating or updating an out-of-date Will.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Peace of mind that there is someone you trust to look after your affairs
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. The people you appoint to manage your affairs are called the Attorneys. A LPA is a completely separate legal document to your Will although many people put them in place at the same time as getting their will written, as part of wanting to plan for the future.
Inheritance Tax
Passing assets efficiently to the next generation
There are many things to consider when looking to protect your family’s lifestyle and your home. Protecting your estate is ultimately about securing more of your wealth for your loved ones and planning for what will happen after your death to make the lives of your loved ones much easier. It’s not nice to think about but it means that your loved ones can carry out your wishes and be protected from Inheritance Tax.
Trusts
Protecting, preserving or ultimately distributing wealth
As part of your Inheritance Tax planning, you may want to consider putting assets in trust – either during your lifetime or under the terms of your will.
Wealth needs managing – now more than ever
Achieving your financial goals through investing, and one size does not fit all
Even as we hope to put the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the rearview mirror in 2021, uncertainty regarding both the virus and Brexit is likely to continue to weigh on the UK and global economies as well as on our personal finances during this year.
