Elderly Clients

Elderly clients often have specific needs which can be met by the personnel 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 is 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.

 

 

Should someone become mentally incapable of handling their own affairs they are usually incapable of delegating those responsibilities by way of a Lasting Power of Attorney. In this event it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection to ensure a family member or friend or professional adviser is appointed as Deputy (formerly known as a Receiver) and so assume that role. We can assist with all aspects of this procedure.

 

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.