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Plan for a main earner’s absence

List essential tasks and contacts for a main earner’s absence.

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Done when

Relevant people know their roles and where necessary information is kept.

List essential tasks and contacts for a main earner’s absence.

Who this is for

Task planning does not grant legal authority or account access.

Why this matters

A task plan distinguishes what can continue from matters needing an authorized person.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Choose an absence scenario and list essential bills, care tasks and appointments.
  2. Agree on contacts and document locations without sharing bank credentials.
  3. Ask relevant institutions about authority to act and record unresolved questions.

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