Long Term Care & Lasting Powers of Attorney

Few people face the prospect of long term care without some trepidation.

We are frequently consulted by people who are having to consider the possibility of entering into long term care arrangements, and who are worried about the whole process.

Many Worry in particular about the financial implications. We can advise and assist as to the appropriate matters to be considered. We can help to make sure that appropriate legal safeguards are in place.

Sometimes that may involve changing the way a house is owned and drawing up new Wills , for example.

Sometimes it is the right time to consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney.

What is appropriate always depends on an individuals particular circumstances, which is why it is always sensible to seek legal advice.

Lasting Powers of Attorney and orders by the Office of the Public Guardian are important where it is difficult for someone to manage their own affairs, whether financial including property or personal and welfare matters. We can deal with all aspects of these matters.

The registration process of a Lasting Power of Attorney is quite complicated.