by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
The lasting power of attorney (LPA) was introduced in 2007. It was designed to provide more flexibility and greater protections than its predecessor, the enduring power of attorney (EPA). Enabling people to decide who should be in charge of their health and...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
TV Presenter Kate Garraway’s story demonstrates the importance of a lasting power of attorney. It’s a tragic situation that highlights that certain paperwork shouldn’t just be a priority for older people. Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper suffered...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
In a recent crackdown on rogue carers stealing money from older people, the Ministry of Justice has launched a review of the outdated power of attorney system. This system protects older and vulnerable individuals. This will give the government greater powers to seek...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
We understand that losing your mental capacity and your ability to make important decisions for yourself is not pleasant to think about, but it is important that everyone plans for the unexpected and having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is one of the ways you can...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
A recent article in the news highlighted the shocking fact that each year there are around 127,000 dementia sufferers that are the victims of financial abuse. As many as 127,500 of 850,000 people with dementia in the UK have been targeted by criminals....
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate
Charitable donations left in Wills escalated last year as recent findings revealed that there has been a 61% increase in charitable bequests in final wishes. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the estate of someone who has died, including all property, possessions and...
