Law and Finance in Retirement

This book will be of particular assistance to people at or beyond retirement age. It highlights essential legal and financial issues for these people. Apart from Wills, Probate, Inheritance Tax Planning and Powers of Attorney, it also covers Income and Capital Gains Tax, Pensions and State Entitlements. In particular, it highlights the major legal reform of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015. This Act replaces Wards of Court with new legal arrangements to assist people, where necessary, to make decisions regarding personal, legal or financial matters. This Act also modernises the law on medical treatment and legalises Advance Healthcare Directives for the first time. If people need nursing support or care, the book also examines all the options available. This book will be an invaluable source of reference in every household.