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Paperwork gets left
The will is old. The original cannot be found. The power of attorney was never done. Pension forms still name the wrong person.
Elder care, money, documents and family decisions
The practical help families need before the crisis starts.
The Last Ten Years helps you join the dots between ageing parents, care choices, powers of attorney, wills, money, family conversations and the decisions most people leave too late.
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The problem
Everyone assumes someone else has this covered.
Then Mum falls, Dad gets ill, a care decision has to be made, or somebody dies. The family finds out the plan was not a plan. It was a set of guesses.
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Care becomes urgent
Families discover care costs, local authority rules, health decisions and social services at the worst time, when calm thought is in short supply.
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Families start guessing
Nobody is quite sure what was wanted, who should act, or where the key details are. Stress fills the space where clarity should have been.
How we help
We join the dots.
This is not just care. It is not just money. It is not just paperwork. It is all of it, because real life does not arrive in neat little boxes.
Practical
- What needs checking
- Where documents are
- Who does what
- What happens next
Financial
- Care fee questions
- Inheritance tax flags
- Pensions and nominations
- When advice may be needed
Family
- Starting hard talks
- Reducing stress
- Clear roles
- Shared understanding
Most plans look fine until someone else has to use them.The Family Rehearsal tests the plan before life tests it for you.
The method
The Family Rehearsal.
The Rehearsal is the core of The Last Ten Years. It is a simple, structured way to sit down with the right people and work through what would happen if illness, care needs, loss of capacity or death forced the issue.
Map what exists
Documents, wishes, accounts, advisers, contacts and key decisions.
Find the gaps
Missing papers, unclear roles, out-of-date plans and problems waiting to happen.
Create the next steps
A clear action list so the family knows what needs sorting first.
Who this is for
For families who need to start before they are forced to.
You do not need to have all the answers. You need a clear place to begin.
Adult children
You know your parents have things to sort out, but you do not know how to start the conversation without making it odd.
Couples planning ahead
You have a will, or think you do, but you do not know whether the whole plan still works.
Clubs and workplaces
You want a useful session for staff, members or clients that deals with a real issue most people ignore.
Questions
Useful questions before you get in touch.
Simple answers. No brochure fog.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is education, planning support and practical guidance. Where regulated financial advice is needed, we can explain that and help you work out what to ask for.
Is this only about wills?
No. Wills matter, but they are only one part. We also look at powers of attorney, care fees, pensions, family roles, medical wishes, documents and the practical side of later life.
Can you run this for a group?
Yes. The Last Ten Years can be delivered as a session for businesses, clubs, churches, charities, community groups and professional networks.
Do we need to have a crisis already?
No. In fact, it is better if you do not. The whole point is to find gaps before they become urgent.
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If you are dealing with ageing parents, care questions, family paperwork, wills, powers of attorney, or the nagging sense that someone should get this sorted, start here.
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