Published: 16 Oct 2017
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Lasting Powers of Attorney You may have come across recent comments by the retired Court of Protection Judge, Denzil Lush, regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney, the potential risks of abuse by those appointed in a Lasting Power of Attorney and his preference for individuals instead to use the Court of Protection process of appointing someone […]
Published: 9 Oct 2017
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Digital Lasting Powers of Attorney could leave vulnerable clients at risk Solicitors for the Elderly warn against proposals to turn the LPA registration process fully digital. An LPA is a powerful legal document that allows a person to appoint trusted individuals to make important decisions about their finances and property on their behalf. Under […]
Published: 2 May 2017
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
No one wants to think about what would happen if they were to lose mental capacity so that they could no longer manage their affairs independently. Many assume there is an automatic right for their “next of kin” (spouse, partner or children) to make decisions on their behalf if they are no longer able to […]
Published: 20 Apr 2017
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
You may or may not be aware that the EPA was replaced in 2007 by the Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). There are two types of LPA, one dealing with your property and financial affairs and a second dealing with your health and welfare. Having two separate LPAs helps to ensure that you have chosen […]
Published: 3 Feb 2017
Category: Estate Planning Advice
Deputyship ‘Awareness of Lasting Powers of Attorney’ is on the increase. People understand that it is preferable to plan now for a point in the future when they cannot manage their own affairs. By planning early you can choose somebody that you trust and who knows you well to manage your affairs when you are […]
Published: 16 Sep 2016
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Moving into a nursing home, often a taboo subject amongst families and friends, can be a difficult and stressful time. Talking through your options with a legal adviser early on can help protect you, and the ones you love, in the future.
Published: 29 Jul 2016
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Have you ever wondered who would look after finances or your home if you were either physically unable to manage them yourself or if you became ill or had an accident and you lost capacity? Having an LPA in place in advance is always advisable and will mean it can be used immediately when needed.
Published: 4 Jan 2016
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney Advice
Accepting to act as an attorney is a major responsibility and can be a daunting task, particularly if you do not know what is expected of you. Before taking up your role as attorney it is therefore important to obtain the right advice and to be aware of all your duties and responsibilities. Read more here.
Cohabiting Couples & The Common Law Marriage Myth Resolution, an organisation that campaigns for improvements to the family justice system, reported that the number of couples choosing to tie the knot has in fact been steadily decreasing since the 1970s. Cohabiting couples are now the fastest growing family type. There are 3.3m cohabiting couples in […]
When left unrepaired potholes in roads and pavements can be a hazard to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians alike. These potholes could mean a trip to the garage, or they could mean something a lot more serious. When you are cycling, hitting a pothole can cause serious injury. Equally if you trip on a pothole or […]
WSP Solicitors has chosen to support Stroud-based charity Allsorts as Charity of the Year. Everyone at WSP was given the chance to nominate a charity for consideration, and Allsorts was selected after an employee vote. Choosing a charity partner is really important to the Firm, not least because of the support given to a great […]
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