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Where there’s a risk that you may become unable to manage your affairs or may not survive your illness, there are steps you can take in advance to make the transition of your estate to your beneficiaries easier.
Get information about setting up power of attorney
Get advice on what you might need to consider to sort out an estate
Help keep track of your financial affairs by making sure your paperwork is thorough and organised.
Get information about wills, tax planning and lifetime gifts
Find out about getting money quickly if you are terminally ill
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.