Elderly clients often have specific needs which can be met by the team in our Wills, Trust and Probate Department; below are examples of the kind of services we can offer.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
The main aim of a Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney is to enable people, whilst they are still mentally capable, to delegate control over part or all of their financial affairs to somebody else. In the event of the onset of mental or physical incapacity, the existence of a Lasting Power of Attorney can be of enormous help to both you and your family in ensuring you can be assisted and cared for as quickly and efficiently as possible. A Lasting Power of Attorney can also be used before the onset of such incapacity if you wish. Careful consideration needs to be given as to the powers you delegate and most importantly your choice of an Attorney. We can guide you through these decisions.
In some cases if you have no family to act as an attorney you can appoint our partners to manage your financial affairs in the event that you become incapacitated.
A Personal Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney enables you to appoint someone to be consulted over important medical decisions in the event that you are unable to communicate such consent yourself. There are also ways in which you can specify certain restrictions on the nature of your medical treatment in the event of your incapacity. We can guide you through the difficult decisions involved here.
Solicitors for the Elderly
Two of the firm's partners, Andrew Robertson and Simon Finn, are members of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).
Not just any lawyer can be a member of SFE. Members must have spent a substantial amount of their time working for elderly clients and have to fulfill SFE criteria for membership. They must also follow the SFE's code of practice.
SFE members have the knowledge that allows them to ignore the myths relating to ageing and the competence of elderly people. At the same time they will take into account and empathise with any difficulties, both mental and physical, which may accompany the ageing process. They are able to determine more easily between mental and physical disabilities and are more aware of social and health problems that arise as people age. This wealth of experience will hopefully put you at ease when resolving your legal issues.
For more information on Solicitors for the Elderly, take a look at:
http://www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com/public/index.php
