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January 7, 2009
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Life events - what you need to know

This part of our website again provides you with downloadable documents which will hopefully help you when encountering problems of good and bad which life throws at us. The guides contain useful information to enable you to make an informed decision.

 

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Education

Starting school for the first time is a big step for your child and for you. Not only do you want to feel confident that your child is going to be educated to the best of their ability you also need to be sure that the school you choose is going to help your child grow as an individual. This downloadable booklet provides an introduction to today's education system and to what you can expect whilst your child is at school. It also provides sources of information so that you can find the answers to any of your queries that you may have - Click here

Divorce

Everyone's experience of divorce is different but whatever has led you to consider ending your marriage the likelihood is that you will find that this is a confusing and challenging time. If you have children you will need to think about caring and planning for them. With or without children, you and your spouse will have to divide your possessions and change most of your financial arrangements. This is a tough time for everyone involved and it is important that you know what practical steps to take. This downloadable booklet draws on guidance from experts and those who have been through divorce themselves. It provides simple straightforward information to help you identify the options open to you, set your priorities and prepare for the practical steps you may need to take - Click here

Redundancy

There is no doubt that being made redundant can be a real blow after all, it is likely to have a significant impact on your finances and involve you unexpectedly having to re-assess your plans for the future. This downloadable booklet aims to give you an overview of some of the issues you should consider at this time. It will help you to deal affectively with your finances and plan a strategy for the future, whether this is something that builds on your previous experience or takes you onto something entirely new - Click here

Bereavement

Nothing is more distressing than the death of someone you love and at this stressful time you may also have to deal with unfamiliar tasks and make difficult decisions. Drawing on the advice of experts and those who have experienced bereavement themselves this downloadable booklet aims to guide you through the practical tasks which have to be dealt with after death. It provides easy to understand information to help you cope with matters such as registering the death, arranging the funeral and understanding the will - Click here

Capital gains tax

An explanation of Capital Gains Tax and how you can use it in your year end tax planning - Click here

Inheritance tax

An explanation of Inheritance Tax and how to plan for it in your tax planning - Click here

Civil partnerships

Financial Planning information for Civil Partnerships - Click here

Further Information

 For further information or a confidential consultation with regard to investments please e-mail info@upfrontfs.co.uk

 

 

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