Most business owners plan carefully for growth. They forecast, recruit, invest and set targets for the year ahead. Far fewer plan for what happens if illness, an accident or a sudden loss of mental capacity means they can no longer make decisions for their business. For owner-managed businesses, two legal documents do much of the…
In short: A Health & Welfare LPA is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people you trust to make decisions about your medical care, treatment and daily living if you lose the mental capacity to make those decisions yourself. It can only be used once you are no longer able to…
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets a trusted person manage your finances, property, or healthcare decisions if you lose mental capacity. It must be set up while you still have capacity. Without one, your family may face a costly Court of Protection process to gain control of your affairs….
Estate Planning & UK Tax Changes Recent changes to UK tax laws have significant implications for how we plan our estates. With frozen thresholds and new caps on reliefs, many families are finding that their estates may now face Inheritance Tax (IHT) liabilities they hadn’t anticipated. Understanding these shifts is crucial for protecting your assets…
Estate planning decisions carry significant weight, particularly when choosing who will handle your affairs both during your lifetime and after your passing. The question of whether your Power of Attorney and Executor should be the same person requires careful consideration of multiple factors that could impact your family’s future. Understanding the distinct roles these positions…
Empowering You: The Ultimate Guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney in Gloucester In Gloucester, securing your future means embracing the power of choice and protection through lasting powers of attorney. Welcome to our comprehensive guide that empowers you to navigate this crucial legal landscape with confidence and clarity. As we delve into the intricacies of…
Making plans for your future or for a loved one who has lost mental capacity can feel overwhelming and complex, but understanding your options can help provide you with some much-needed security. Lasting Power of Attorneys and Deputyship Orders are two such options. There are several crucial differences between a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)…
The winter season can present a variety of challenges. As has been well-documented, the NHS are annually put under increasing pressure as the nights grow longer and the temperature plummets. Though many people often avoid the subject, it is fundamental that you have the correct provisions in place for the future, particularly as winter takes…
The thought of losing our capacity to make decisions about our health and welfare, as well as our property and financial affairs, is not something that we like to dwell on. However, the reality is that it can happen at any time, due to illness, injury, or age-related degeneration. For this reason, it is essential…
Buying a property? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are buying a property, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Property is one of the biggest assets you will own so it’s important to consider who you want to inherit…
Going through a divorce or separation? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are getting divorced or separating from your spouse or partner, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Your previous Will remains valid even after your divorce. However, any…
We participated in Solicitors Chat yesterday on Twitter answering questions about Court of Protection. Our Chartered Legal Executive, Janine Guthrie, was on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our answers out below. What is the Court of Protection and who does it help? The Court of Protection exists to safeguard vulnerable…
Those who take the wise step of signing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are entitled to give instructions concerning their future medical treatment. But, as a guideline High Court ruling made plain, that right does not extend to requiring attorneys to break the law by engaging in assisted suicide or euthanasia. The Office of the…
An application was made to the Court of Protection for retrospective approval of gifts and payments for voluntary care by the attorney under an enduring Power of Attorney. The incapacitated person at the time of the application was 95 years old and suffering from advanced dementia and was living in a residential home. The applicant…
The latest statistics show that the Court of Protection’s workload is growing at a rapid pace. There were 38,945 orders made under the Mental Capacity Act in 2017 which was an increase of nearly 50% in 2016. Over a third (40%) of the orders made related to the appointment of a deputy for property and affairs. The…
You may have seen in the news that if you registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) between 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017, you can apply for a refund of part of your application fee. This is the amount that you would have paid to register your LPA. The refund scheme applies to…
Lawyer Janine Guthrie has returned to her Gloucestershire roots after working with a top Legal 100 law firm in London. Janine says she is delighted to have joined Gloucester law firm Tayntons as a Chartered Legal Executive and is now living in Hucclecote where she grew up. After attending Ribston Hall High School for Girls,…
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