No, NatWest Plan Ahead is a website so you don’t need to download anything. You can manage your NatWest Plan Ahead account by logging in from any web browser on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Yes, as long as you’re connected to the internet then you can use Plan Ahead on any device. That includes your mobile phone, computer, or tablet.
Yes, all the outputs from the checklist are consolidated into a document. You can download or print anything that’s stored in the ‘Documents’ section of your profile. And if you share your profile with someone, they can do the same. When you download or print a document, it’ll be time stamped so you’ll know whether it’s up to date.
No. Your plan is there to suit your needs, so it’s up to you which questions you want to answer. If you don't feel comfortable answering certain questions you're able to leave them and return to them at a later date.
No, Plan Ahead will encourage you to think about options you may not have even known about, and enables you to capture your preferences. If you want to formalise your wishes and make a legally valid and binding document, like a will or Power of Attorney, Plan Ahead recommends you take your own legal advice on how to do this. There are links in Plan Ahead you can refer to help get you started.
All Plan Ahead documents are private. Only you or those who you share your plan with will be able to see them.
You can choose to share you plan at anytime by following these steps:
We recommend following up with anyone you share your plan with so that they can expect to receive an email.
If you no longer wish for someone to have access to your Plan Ahead profile, you can change your sharing preferences, please follow these steps:
Plan Ahead does not notify individuals when you revoke access to your profile. If you wish to notify them of this change, contact them directly to let them know.
No, unfortunately you must have their email address and mobile number in order to share your plan with them.
No, key people will have read-only access to your plan.
There are several ways in which you can personalise your Plan Ahead checklist.
You can amend your plan anytime, by logging in to Plan Ahead and updating the necessary sections of your checklist or uploading new documents. It is good practice to review your plan and the people you've shared it with regularly to ensure your wishes remain up-to-date.
You can update your plan or add new documents at anytime, just login to your account and re-upload a copy of your will in the documents section.
We appreciate that some of these questions cover very personal topics, please take your time to capture your responses and you can return to update your wishes at any point.
Please follow these steps:
Please note: the maximum file size for uploads is 30MB. Only document files (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, ZIP) and image files (JPG, GIF, PNG) are allowed.
The maximum file size for uploads is 30MB. Only document files (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, RTF, XLS, XLSX, ZIP) and image files (JPG, GIF, PNG) are allowed. Please check your document meets these requirements and try again. When uploading documents to our website, you confirm:
We have the right at any time and without notice to remove any document uploaded to Plan Ahead that breaches these terms and conditions.
We’re sorry to see you go. To delete your Plan Ahead account:
If you close the NatWest account you registered with Plan Ahead and no longer hold any accounts with NatWest, we will close your Plan Ahead account. We will give you 30 days notice before closing your Plan Ahead account to allow you to download and save any documents you have stored on Plan Ahead.
Upon notification of your death the bank will pause access to your account, including access for those who you've shared your plan with. Your executor can request access to you plan by emailing support@mailplanahead.natwest.com. We will keep your account for 12 months following notification of your death. Once your account is deleted we will retain a copy of your records for 30 days in compliance with GDPR and our privacy policy.
If you have a more specific question, it's worth speaking to your local funeral director on what options are available in your area.
We recommend that you consult with a medical professional to understand the pros and cons of different treatment options raised in the tool, or if you have any further questions about the options that are detailed.
We recommend you consult with your solicitor on any specific questions you have about the Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney. You can also visit these links to find out more https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney(opens in a new window)
If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland there are different types of power of attorney, for more information please refer to these official Government websites:
Please note that Powers of Attorney from Scotland and Northern Ireland may not be accepted in England & Wales.
We recommend you consult with your solicitor on any specific questions you have about the Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney. You can also visit these links to find out more https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney(opens in a new window)
If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland there are different types of power of attorney, for more information please refer to these official Government websites:
Please note that Powers of Attorney from Scotland and Northern Ireland may not be accepted in England & Wales.
We recommend you consult with your solicitor or a will-writing professional if you have any specific questions about the will writing process. You can also use the NatWest Will Writing service (offered by Hugh James) via this link: https://personal.natwest.com/personal/life-moments/bereavement/will-writing-service.html(opens in a new window)
You can use the NatWest section on Insurance options via this link: https://personal.natwest.com/personal/insurance/life-insurance.html(opens in a new window)
We're here to help. If you have reviewed our FAQs and can't find the answer you're looking for, please get in touch support@mailplanahead.natwest.com and we will try to help you with your query.
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