If you’re considering moving to a retirement village or needing residential care, there are some important legal and financial issues to get your head around – such as how to pay for residential care – and some potential fishhooks to look out for. There are plenty of things adults of all ages should know about too – from why it’s important to have a Will and appointing an EPA, to tips on managing your finances and planning for the future. While we recommend you get specialist advice before making any major life decisions, this section provides a good overview of the key must-know financial and legal matters.
Managing your affairs
Financial & legal issues
End of life planning
Thinking about and planning for the end of life is something many of us would rather never do. Yet, doing so can help put your mind at rest – and allow you to get on with the important job of living. A good way to go about this is to...
Financial & legal issues
I want to help someone who is dying. What do I need to know?
When we or someone close to us is dying, we want to know this can be done peacefully, comfortably and with dignity. It can be distressing watching a loved one in their final stages of life; the brighter news, however is, that there is help available. The following gives an...
Financial & legal issues
What is an Advance Care plan and an Advance Directive?
Advance Care Plan An Advance Care Plan, or ACP, spells out to family/whānau, those closest to you, those who hold your Enduring Powers of Attorney and your GP your intentions and wishes with regard to your future healthcare needs. Find a copy of this from the Health Quality and Safety...
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