Many people do now make the financial Lasting Powers of Attorney but unfortunately a large proportion do not wish to think about the health and welfare document, which could be equally important in the future if you were to lose mental capacity. We have recently spoken to a client whose husband has Alzheimer’s. The client …
Recently a scheme has been launched to refund anyone who paid more than they should have done when applying to register a power of attorney. If you applied to register a Lasting Power of Attorney or we did so on your behalf with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) between 1st April 2013 and …
21 September 2017 is World Alzheimer’s Day. To mark the occasion, and help raise awareness of the issues faced by dementia suffers and their families, Deborah Adams, head of private client department with Parnalls Solicitors in Launceston, provides an overview of the practical legal steps you can take to help protect yourself and your loved …
If a friend or relative has lost mental capacity and there is no power of attorney in place, it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputy to be appointed. Deborah Adams, Head of Private Client department at Parnalls in Launceston explains what a deputy is and their role. What …
