Wills and Trusts guides
Download our Wills and Trusts guides and find legal guidance Guidance means being given clear instructions to be able to do something well. to help set up a Trust A Trust looks after money for a person or a group of people. and make the right decisions for your loved one with a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. .
Mencap's guide to Wills and Trusts
All you need to know about financial Financial means anything that is to do with money. It is used to describe how people, businesses, or governments get money and how they use it planning for a person with a learning disability.
Mencap's guide to being a Trustee
This guide explains the role of being a Trustee including the duties and responsibilities.
Mencap's guide to writing your Letter of Wishes
Find out more about why a Letter of Wishes are important to have alongside your Trust. This guide contains an example of a Letter of Wishes for a Discretionary Discretionary means it is up to somebody to decide if you get something. Trust
Mencap's guide to Guardianship
If you have a child under the age of 18, this guide offers guidance on choosing a Guardian for your child if you are no longer here.
Mencap's guide to the Mental Capacity Act
This guide offers guidance on people who may not be able to make their own decisions because of a learning disability, illness or mental health issues.
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Our Wills and Trusts service A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support. can help you with the vital task of providing financial stability for your child’s future.
We offer free and impartial information to help you when considering your options.
Contact us for assistance, or just for an informal chat about your situation and what options may be available to you.
Phone us on 0207 696 6925 or email [email protected].
Planning For The Future
Our free Wills and Trusts seminars offer practical information about writing a Will and setting up a Trust, and explain how your child could be affected if you don't have a Will or Trust in place.