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Retirement Financial Checklist: What 50-Year-Olds Forget (UK)

· 25 min

Note: The following scenario is fictional and used for illustration.

Michael, 52, earned £68,000 as an operations manager. He contributed to his workplace pension for 28 years, owned a £385,000 home with his wife, and assumed he'd followed all the "rules" for retirement planning.

When he checked his State Pension forecast at age 53, he discovered he was missing 4 qualifying years due to gaps when he was self-employed in his 30s. Those gaps would cost him £26 per week (£1,352 per year) in State Pension income for life. He had just months before the April 2025 deadline to fix them for years 2006-2016.

His will, written at age 35, still named his now-adult children's godparents as guardians and didn't account for his £127,000 pension pot—which from April 2027 would suddenly become subject to inheritance tax.

Michael's story isn't unusual. 74% of 45-60 year-olds worry about their financial situation in retirement, yet critical planning tasks remain overlooked. The average pension pot for 50-59 year-olds is £42,578—well below the recommended four times annual salary. From April 2027, approximately 10,500 estates will pay inheritance tax for the first time due to pension inclusion.

This article reveals the 7 critical retirement planning tasks most 50-year-olds overlook—and the exact deadlines and actions to get them right.

Table of Contents

Why Your 50s Are the Most Critical Decade for Retirement Planning

Your 50s represent a unique convergence: peak earning years meet shortened time horizons and major legislative changes.

The math is stark. If you're 50 today and plan to retire at 66, you have just 16 years to maximize retirement savings. Every year of delay matters exponentially more because compound interest has less time to work its magic.

This decade also brings simultaneous policy changes that fundamentally alter retirement planning. The minimum pension access age rises from 55 to 57 in April 2028. The National Insurance gap deadline closes 5 April 2025. From April 2027, pensions enter inheritance tax calculations for the first time.

Meanwhile, most 50-year-olds face a sobering reality check. Financial advisors recommend having pension savings worth four times your annual salary by age 50. If you earn £45,000, that's £180,000. The average pension pot for over-50s is £42,578—a significant shortfall.

Emma, 51, earning £45,000, discovered she had £68,000 in pension savings instead of the recommended £180,000. To reach £180,000 in 15 years, she'd need to contribute £560 per month assuming 5% growth. That's manageable during peak earning years—but only if she acts now.

David, 56, delayed checking his State Pension forecast. He discovered he can no longer fill National Insurance gaps from 2005. After April 2025, the lookback window shrinks from up to 12 years to just 6 years. Those early-2000s gaps are permanently locked.

Your 50s aren't just another decade. They're your last realistic opportunity to course-correct retirement plans before options start disappearing.

The April 2025 Deadline 50-Year-Olds Can't Afford to Miss

5 April 2025 is the single most time-sensitive deadline in this entire article.

Until 5 April 2025, you can pay voluntary National Insurance contributions to fill gaps from April 2006 to April 2018. After that deadline, you can only pay for gaps in the past 6 tax years.

Each qualifying year adds approximately £6.57 per week to your State Pension—£341 per year. Over a 20-year retirement, one missing year costs you £6,820. Four missing years? £27,280 lost.

The full new State Pension requires 35 qualifying years. The minimum 10 years qualifies you for anything at all. If you have gaps from 2006-2018 and don't fill them before 5 April 2025, those years are permanently lost.

Sarah, 54, worked full-time until 2010, then went part-time while raising children. Her State Pension forecast showed 28 qualifying years—7 short of full pension.

The forecast tool indicated filling 5 specific gap years from 2006-2016 would cost £4,120 but increase her annual State Pension by £1,705 (£33,800 over a 20-year retirement). She has until 5 April 2025 to make this payment. After that deadline, those years are permanently locked.

Not everyone benefits from filling gaps. If you were "contracted out" of the additional State Pension before 2016, you may not gain from voluntary contributions. The forecast tool accounts for this.

Here's what you need to do before 5 April 2025:

  1. Check your State Pension forecast at gov.uk/check-state-pension (takes 5 minutes)
  2. Note any gaps from 2006-2018
  3. Use the forecast tool to see if voluntary contributions increase YOUR pension
  4. Pay before 5 April 2025 if beneficial
  5. Set a calendar reminder for early March 2025 (allow processing time)

The full State Pension for 2025/26 is £230.25 per week (£11,973 per year). Your State Pension age depends on your birth date—currently 66, rising to 67 by 2028.

This deadline is non-negotiable. HMRC won't extend it again. Miss it, and you've permanently reduced your retirement income.

Your State Pension Forecast: How to Check and What It Really Means

Your State Pension forecast reveals exactly what you'll receive—and where the gaps are.

Access the forecast at gov.uk/check-state-pension. You'll need a Government Gateway login or to register. The process takes under 10 minutes.

Your forecast shows four critical pieces of information: current qualifying years, forecast amount at State Pension age, any gaps, and projected amount if you continue working.

Understanding "contracted out" is essential for those who worked before 2016. If you were in a defined benefit pension scheme or paid into SERPS/S2P, you likely paid lower National Insurance contributions. This reduces your State Pension calculation. The forecast tool automatically accounts for this—which is why some people need more than 35 years to reach full pension.

The State Pension alone won't fund a comfortable retirement. The PLSA Retirement Living Standards for 2026 show what you actually need:

  • Minimum: £13,400/year (single) / £21,600/year (couple) — covers basic needs, one UK holiday per year
  • Moderate: £31,700/year (single) / £43,900/year (couple) — includes European holiday, car replacement
  • Comfortable: £43,900/year (single) / £60,600/year (couple) — includes long-haul holiday, new car regularly

State Pension of £11,973 per year doesn't even meet the minimum standard for a single person. You need additional retirement income.

James, 58, checked his forecast and saw "£198.42/week at age 67" (£10,318 per year). This is below minimum living standard.

His forecast showed he needs 3 more qualifying years to reach full £230.25/week. By continuing to work and pay National Insurance until 61, he'll reach full State Pension.

His private pension pot of £85,000 will need to provide additional £21,082 per year (moderate standard £31,700 minus State Pension £10,600) for a 25-year retirement. That requires a total pension pot of £527,050. His current gap: £442,050.

This clarity transforms retirement planning from vague worry to specific action.

Private Pension Planning: Catch-Up Strategies for Peak Earners

Your 50s are your final decade of peak earnings—use them strategically.

The annual allowance for 2025/26 is £60,000 or 100% of salary (whichever is lower) with full tax relief. High earners over £200,000 face a tapered annual allowance down to £10,000.

The carry forward rule is powerful for catch-up contributions. You can use unused allowances from the previous 3 tax years, potentially contributing up to £240,000 (4 × £60,000) if you haven't maxed out in prior years.

Tax relief mechanics make pension contributions extraordinarily valuable. Basic rate relief (20%) is automatic. Higher rate taxpayers (40%) and additional rate taxpayers (45%) claim extra relief via Self Assessment.

Example: A £10,000 gross contribution costs £6,000 for a higher-rate taxpayer (40% relief) or £5,500 for an additional-rate taxpayer (45% relief).

Salary sacrifice saves both income tax and National Insurance contributions. Both employee and employer save—making it even more valuable than standard contributions.

Rachel, 53, earns £72,000 and receives an £18,000 bonus in March 2026. She's contributed £8,000 per year to her pension (well below the £60,000 allowance).

Using carry forward, she can contribute:

  • 2025/26: £60,000 (current year allowance)
  • Unused from 2024/25: £52,000
  • Unused from 2023/24: £52,000
  • Unused from 2022/23: £52,000
  • Total available: £216,000

She contributes £28,000 from her bonus (£18,000 bonus + £10,000 savings). As a 40% taxpayer:

  • Gross contribution: £28,000
  • Her cost: £16,800 (pension provider claims £5,600 basic relief, she claims £5,600 higher relief via tax return)
  • Effective tax saving: £11,200

The minimum pension access age is currently 55, rising to 57 from April 2028. This affects early retirement planning. If you turn 55 before April 2028, you can access pensions at 55. If you turn 55 after April 2028, you must wait until 57.

Consider consolidating old pensions using the Pension Tracing Service. Consolidation reduces fees and simplifies management—but check for exit fees, guaranteed annuity rates, or protected tax-free lump sums before transferring.

The average pension pot for over-50s is £42,578, with a 44% gender pension gap. Compare this to the recommended four times salary by age 50. A £50,000 earner should have £200,000. Most don't.

Your 50s are catch-up decade. Maximize contributions, use carry forward, leverage tax relief.

The 2027 Inheritance Tax Bombshell: How Pensions Changed Everything

April 2027 brings a seismic shift in estate planning that most 50-year-olds haven't grasped yet.

Until 5 April 2027, unused pension funds passed to beneficiaries outside your estate—no inheritance tax. From 6 April 2027, unused defined contribution pension funds and death benefits will be included in your estate for IHT purposes.

The government viewed pensions increasingly used for wealth transfer rather than retirement income. The change affects approximately 10,500 estates that will pay IHT for the first time, with 38,500 estates paying more IHT. The average additional burden: £34,000.

Transfers to spouses and civil partners remain IHT-exempt under the spousal exemption. But children and other beneficiaries face potential double taxation.

If you die after age 75, beneficiaries pay income tax on inherited pensions. With the estate now paying 40% IHT on the pension value, combined tax can reach 67% or more of the pension pot.

Linda, 58, has £240,000 in SIPP, £320,000 house, £60,000 other assets = £620,000 estate.

Current rules (until April 2027):

  • Estate (excluding pension): £380,000
  • IHT nil-rate band: £325,000
  • Residence nil-rate band (own home to children): £175,000
  • Total allowances: £500,000
  • IHT due: £0

New rules (from April 2027):

  • Estate (including pension): £620,000
  • Total allowances: £500,000
  • Taxable: £120,000
  • IHT due: £48,000 (40% of £120,000)

If Linda dies after age 75 and leaves the pension to her daughter:

  • Daughter pays income tax on £240,000 pension (assume 40% rate): £96,000
  • Estate pays IHT: £48,000
  • Total tax: £144,000 (60% of pension pot)

Linda needs to update her will, consider pension drawdown strategies, potentially gift from pension before death, and review life insurance for IHT liability.

Death-in-service benefits, dependant's pensions from defined benefit schemes, and collective money purchase arrangements remain exempt from the changes.

Personal representatives (executors) will be liable for reporting and paying IHT on pensions from April 2027. This adds complexity to estate administration.

The 2027 changes aren't theoretical. They take effect in 16 months. If you have a pension pot over £100,000, your estate planning must change now.

Will Updates: Why Your 35-Year-Old Will Is Now Dangerously Outdated

Life changes dramatically between 30 and 50—but most wills don't.

Common life changes from 30s to 50s include children now adults (guardianship clauses obsolete), property acquisitions, business ownership, remarriage or divorce, significantly grown pension pots, and deceased parents (beneficiaries changed).

Wills written before April 2027 didn't need to consider pensions in inheritance tax calculations. Now they do. This isn't a minor technical update—it fundamentally changes estate value and tax liability.

For unmarried couples, intestacy rules are devastating. State Pension, pension pots, and property don't automatically pass to unmarried partners. Without a will, your partner inherits nothing.

Martin and Helen, both 56, wrote mirror wills in 1998 when their children were 8 and 10. Their wills:

  • Name children's godparents as guardians (children now 34 and 36)
  • Leave "entire estate" to each other, then children equally
  • Name friend as executor (friend now lives in Australia)
  • Don't mention pension pots (Martin's now worth £198,000, Helen's £87,000)
  • Don't mention business (Martin started Ltd company in 2018, worth £140,000)

Problems:

From April 2027, those pension pots add £285,000 to estate for IHT. Business shares may qualify for 100% Business Property Relief—but only if the will is drafted correctly.

Combined estate: £720,000 (house £380,000, pensions £285,000, business £140,000, savings £85,000).

Without proper planning: IHT bill £88,000 (£720,000 minus £500,000 allowances × 40%).

With proper planning: IHT bill potentially £0 (spousal exemption, residence nil-rate band, Business Property Relief).

Outdated wills also miss the residence nil-rate band—an additional £175,000 allowance if your home passes to children, introduced in 2017. Many pre-2017 wills aren't drafted to claim this.

Pension nomination forms must coordinate with your will. Pensions pass via nomination, not will—but the two documents must align strategically.

The Law Society recommends reviewing your will every 3-5 years or after major life events (marriage, divorce, births, deaths, significant asset changes). If your will predates 2020, it almost certainly needs updating.

Adult children are now appropriate executors. The friend you named in 1995 may have moved, died, or be unsuitable. Update executors to reflect current relationships.

If you've started a business in your 40s or 50s, your will needs Business Property Relief planning. Without proper drafting, your business could face forced sale to pay IHT.

Digital assets didn't exist in 2000. Your will should address online accounts, cryptocurrency, and digital photos.

Review and update now. The 2027 pension changes mean waiting until 2026 is too late for optimal planning.

Lasting Powers of Attorney: The Document Married Couples Forget

"My spouse can make decisions for me if I lose capacity."

False. Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, your spouse cannot access your bank accounts, sell property, or make healthcare decisions if you lack mental capacity.

There are two types of LPA: Property & Financial Affairs (manage money, pay bills, sell house) and Health & Welfare (medical treatment, care home decisions).

The Financial LPA can be used while you have capacity (if you choose). The Health LPA only activates when you lack capacity.

LPAs must be registered with the Office of Public Guardian before use. Processing currently takes 8-15 weeks. Don't wait until crisis strikes.

From 17 November 2025, the registration fee increased from £82 to £92 per LPA—£184 for both types. Exemptions apply for those receiving means-tested benefits or with annual income below £12,000.

LPA registrations surged—1.3 million applications in 2023/24, a 28% increase from the prior year. More people recognize the need.

Why this matters for retirement planning: retirement often coincides with increased health risks (stroke, dementia, accidents). Without an LPA, your family must apply for Court of Protection deputyship—costing £3,000+ and taking 6-12 months.

Graham, 59, has no LPA. He has a severe stroke at age 61, losing capacity to manage finances.

His wife Karen cannot:

  • Access his personal bank accounts (frozen)
  • Sell their buy-to-let property to fund private care
  • Manage his SIPP drawdown (income stops)
  • Make decisions about care home placement

Karen must apply for deputyship: £3,000+ legal costs, 6-12 month wait, £320/year annual supervision fees. Meanwhile, bills go unpaid, care is underfunded.

With LPAs in place: Karen immediately activates the Property & Financial Affairs LPA, manages all finances, arranges care, sells property. The Health & Welfare LPA lets her make treatment and care decisions aligned with Graham's wishes.

Set up both LPA types in your 50s before crisis. Choose attorneys carefully—trustworthy, younger than you, financially responsible. Consider a professional attorney (solicitor) for complex estates.

Register immediately. Don't delay. Processing takes months. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 introduced online applications to reduce backlogs, but processing still requires time.

Even married couples need LPAs. Your spouse's automatic decision-making power is far more limited than most people realize.

Debt, Mortgages, and Retirement: Getting to Zero

Entering retirement debt-free isn't optional luxury—it's essential strategy.

The goal: no mortgage, no credit cards, no loans by State Pension age. This minimizes essential expenses and maximizes spending power from limited retirement income.

Mortgage strategies involve a trade-off: overpayment versus investing. Typically, overpay if your mortgage rate exceeds expected investment return. With current mortgage rates around 3-4%, this often makes sense.

Target being mortgage-free by State Pension age (66-67) or earlier. Every year of mortgage payments in retirement reduces available income.

Credit card debt at 18-25% APR destroys retirement savings. Prioritize clearing high-interest debt aggressively. Consider 0% balance transfers to buy time, but commit to clearing within the promotional period.

Loan consolidation can reduce expensive debts while income is high. Consolidate at lower rates before retirement reduces income and credit access.

The "lump sum temptation": don't use your 25% tax-free pension lump sum to pay debts unless the interest rate significantly exceeds investment growth. A 3% mortgage doesn't justify sacrificing potential 5-7% investment returns.

Avoid equity release in your 50s if possible. It's an expensive way to fund retirement and dramatically reduces inheritance. Equity release rates often exceed 6-7%—far higher than mortgage rates.

Alison, 54, has:

  • Mortgage: £145,000 remaining (15 years left, 3.2% rate) = £1,012/month
  • Credit card: £8,400 (21% APR) = £280/month minimum payment
  • Car loan: £12,000 (6.9% APR) = £340/month
  • Total: £1,632/month debt payments

Strategy:

  1. Clear credit card immediately (highest interest): Use savings or 0% balance transfer, pay £700/month, cleared in 12 months
  2. Overpay car loan: Add £200/month from freed credit card payment, cleared in 3.5 years (saves £1,800 interest)
  3. Accelerate mortgage: Add £500/month, cleared in 10 years (age 64, before State Pension age 66)
  4. Result: Debt-free at 64, freeing £1,632/month for retirement savings or spending

Without strategy: Still paying mortgage at 69, credit card debt ongoing, retirement income reduced by £1,632/month.

With strategy: Debt-free at 64, full retirement income available, reduced stress.

Warning: don't sacrifice pension contributions to overpay a low-interest mortgage. Tax relief and employer matching on pension often exceed mortgage interest saved. A 40% taxpayer getting employer matching effectively gets 60-80% "return" on pension contributions—far better than saving 3% mortgage interest.

Balance debt reduction with pension maximization. Both matter. Prioritize high-interest debt, maintain pension contributions, target mortgage-free by retirement.

The Complete 50s Retirement Planning Checklist

Here's your comprehensive, actionable checklist with deadlines, priority levels, and time estimates.

URGENT (Complete by 5 April 2025)

  • Check State Pension forecast at gov.uk/check-state-pension (5 minutes)
  • Identify National Insurance gaps from 2006-2018 (10 minutes)
  • Calculate if voluntary NI contributions increase your pension (15 minutes using forecast tool)
  • Pay voluntary contributions if beneficial BEFORE 5 April 2025 deadline (varies)

HIGH PRIORITY (Complete in next 3 months)

  • Review and update will to reflect current circumstances and 2027 IHT changes (2-4 weeks if using solicitor; 15 minutes with WUHLD)
  • Set up Lasting Powers of Attorney (both Property/Finance and Health/Welfare) (4-6 hours to complete forms; 8-15 weeks for OPG registration)
  • Consolidate old pensions using Pension Tracing Service (2-4 weeks)
  • Check pension beneficiary nominations align with will (30 minutes per pension)
  • Calculate retirement income gap using PLSA Retirement Living Standards (1 hour)

MEDIUM PRIORITY (Complete in next 6 months)

  • Create debt elimination plan targeting retirement age (2 hours)
  • Maximize pension contributions using annual allowance and carry forward (ongoing)
  • Consider salary sacrifice arrangement with employer (1-2 hours)
  • Review and reduce pension fees via consolidation if high (2-3 weeks research)
  • Assess whether you need life insurance or critical illness cover (1 hour)

ANNUAL REVIEWS (Every 12 months)

  • Check State Pension forecast for updates (5 minutes)
  • Review pension performance and asset allocation (1 hour)
  • Rebalance investments (shift to lower-risk as you approach retirement) (1 hour)
  • Update will if major life changes (marriage, divorce, births, deaths, property) (as needed)
  • Review retirement age target based on savings progress (30 minutes)

PLANNING MILESTONES BY AGE

Age 50-52:

  • Establish baseline (current pension pot, State Pension forecast, debt levels)
  • Create 15-year retirement savings plan
  • Set up LPAs and update will

Age 53-55:

  • Maximize pension contributions during peak earnings
  • Target debt elimination timeline
  • Consider early retirement feasibility (from age 55 can access private pensions until April 2028)

Age 55-57:

  • Decide pension access strategy (take at 55, delay for growth, or phased)
  • Finalize mortgage payoff plan
  • Review estate planning for 2027 IHT changes (takes effect April 2027)

Age 58-59:

  • Lock in retirement date (coordinate private pension access, State Pension age, mortgage-free)
  • Consider State Pension deferral strategy (5.8% increase per year delayed)
  • Review care cost planning (average care home £40,000-60,000/year)

This checklist transforms overwhelming complexity into manageable tasks. Start with the April 2025 deadline. Work through High Priority items in the next quarter. Review annually.

One task at a time removes one worry from the pile.

FAQ

Q: What is the most important retirement planning task for 50-year-olds in the UK?

A: Checking your State Pension forecast and National Insurance record is critical. You have until 5 April 2025 to fill gaps dating back to 2006-2016. Missing this deadline means you can only pay for the past 6 years, potentially costing you £6.57 per week (£341 per year) for each missing qualifying year. Visit gov.uk/check-state-pension to check your forecast in under 5 minutes.

Q: How much should a 50-year-old have in their pension pot in the UK?

A: Financial advisors recommend having pension savings worth four times your annual salary by age 50. The average UK pension pot for 50-59 year-olds is approximately £42,578, though this varies significantly by region and gender (44% gender gap). Use the PLSA Retirement Living Standards to calculate your specific needs: minimum (£13,400/year), moderate (£31,700/year), or comfortable (£43,900/year) retirement for a single person.

Q: Do I need to update my will when planning for retirement at 50?

A: Yes, absolutely. Life changes in your 40s and 50s—grown children, property acquisitions, business interests—mean your 30-year-old will likely doesn't reflect your current situation. Additionally, from April 2027, unused pension funds will be subject to inheritance tax, requiring updated estate planning strategies. The Law Society recommends reviewing your will every 3-5 years or after major life events like marriage, divorce, births, or significant asset changes.

Q: What happens to my pension when I die after the 2027 inheritance tax changes?

A: From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will be included in your estate for inheritance tax purposes. Government figures estimate this will affect approximately 10,500 estates that will pay IHT for the first time, with an average additional burden of £34,000. Transfers to spouses and civil partners remain exempt under the new spousal exemption rules, but children and other beneficiaries may face combined income tax and IHT bills totaling 67% or more of inherited pension value.

Q: Should I set up a Lasting Power of Attorney at age 50?

A: Yes, setting up an LPA in your 50s is prudent retirement planning. Even married couples need LPAs—your spouse cannot automatically make financial or health decisions if you lose capacity without a Court of Protection deputyship (costing £3,000+ and taking 6-12 months). As of November 2025, registration costs £92 per LPA (£184 for both Property/Finance and Health/Welfare LPAs). Processing takes 8-15 weeks, so don't wait until crisis strikes.

Q: Can I access my private pension at age 50 in the UK?

A: No, the minimum pension access age is currently 55, not 50. However, this minimum access age is rising to 57 from April 2028. When you do access your pension from age 55 (or 57 if after April 2028), you can typically take up to 25% as a tax-free lump sum, with the remainder subject to income tax. Planning early helps you decide whether to access pensions at minimum age, delay for continued growth, or coordinate with State Pension claiming at age 66-67.

Q: What is the carry forward rule for pension contributions and how can 50-year-olds benefit?

A: The carry forward rule lets you use unused annual allowances from the previous three tax years to make larger pension contributions with full tax relief. For 2025/26, the standard annual allowance is £60,000. If you haven't maximized contributions in prior years and receive a bonus, inheritance, or other windfall, you could potentially contribute up to £240,000 (4 × £60,000) in a single year. This is especially valuable for high earners in their 50s during peak earning years who can claim 40-45% tax relief.

Conclusion

Retirement planning in your 50s feels overwhelming because it IS complex—pensions, tax, IHT, legal documents, all changing simultaneously.

Key takeaways:

  • The April 2025 National Insurance deadline is non-negotiable—check your forecast and fill gaps before 5 April 2025 or lose years 2006-2018 permanently
  • The 2027 pension-IHT changes fundamentally alter estate planning for anyone with pension pots over £100,000—update your will NOW, not in 2026
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney aren't just for the elderly—50-somethings face the same capacity risks, and processing takes 3-4 months
  • Your 50s are "catch-up decade"—use carry forward, maximize employer matching, consider salary sacrifice to bridge retirement savings gap
  • Debt-free retirement isn't optional luxury—it's essential strategy for making limited retirement income sustainable for 25-30 year retirement

Overwhelm leads to paralysis, and paralysis leads to missed deadlines like April 2025 NI gaps or outdated wills that cost your family £34,000+ in IHT.

Start with ONE task from this checklist today. Check your State Pension forecast. Update your will. Set up an LPA. Each action removes one worry from the pile, and before you know it, you'll have transformed anxiety into control.

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Legal Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. WUHLD is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Laws and guidance change and their application depends on your circumstances. For advice about your situation, consult a qualified solicitor or regulated professional. Unless stated otherwise, information relates to England and Wales.

Legal Disclaimer:

This article provides general information only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. WUHLD is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Laws and guidance change and their application depends on your circumstances. For advice about your situation, consult a qualified solicitor or regulated professional. Unless stated otherwise, information relates to England and Wales.

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