Elderly Client Services
Elderly client services
We offer a full range of elderly client services, including will writing advice, advice for choosing executors and powers of attorney.
Our services are unique and tailored specifically to the needs of our elderly clients. If, for example, you or someone you know cannot visit our offices, we would be more than happy to arrange a home visit.
Will writing
Over 50% of the UK population has not written a will. Are you amongst that 50%? If so, it is certainly a good idea to think about making one. If you do not make a will, you will die intestate, which means government laws will dictate who receives your assets. These laws operate in ways you would would and would not expect.
If you want to state who is entitled to inherit your assets, the amount each person is to inherit avoid family disputes and allow your loved ones to enjoy the full benefits of your life’s hard work, it is wise to consider writing a will.
How to make a will
If you have decided to make a will, there are three main ways of doing so: using a DIY will kit, the services of a will writer or a solicitor. If you use a solicitor, you can be assured your will is valid and you are fully advised on the options available to you,
For a will to be valid, it should be:
- In writing
- Witnessed by two persons with sufficient mental capacity
- Made by a person with sufficient mental capacity, free from duress and pressure
In addition to making sure your will is valid, our solicitors will ensure you have considered:
- How your grandchildren can benefit from your estate through a trust
- How you can make tax savings so your loved ones can get the maximum benefit from your estate
- Who should act as your executors
- Where you should keep your will
- The range of trust mechanisms available to you
Powers of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are persons with the legal capacity to make decisions on behalf of others who have become mentally incapacitated. They can only be given such powers through the express permission of the person (prior to appointing an LPA) and a judge.
LPAs can have two broad range of powers. They can either make decisions on behalf of someone regarding their day to day living arrangements and care or be empowered to make financial decisions and generally run a person’s financial affairs.
Get in touch
To find out what our elderly client specialists can to do help or to arrange your free initial consultation, get in touch at your earliest convenience.