Elderly Client Services
OLDER CLIENT LEGAL SERVICES IPSWICH – POWER OF ATTORNEY LAWYERS IPSWICH
“In youth, we run into difficulties. In old age, difficulties run into us.”
Ageing is an inevitable process. But, it is also full of benefits. In retirement you have the time and freedom to do what you want. You have years of accumulated wisdom and experience, giving you a sense of confidence that may have never had before.
New challenges
As we age, however, we have to consider new challenges we would never have thought of considering before. Obvious examples include writing a will. To ensure your loved ones receive your assets, you need to be absolutely sure that your will is valid. There are numerous ways of dealing with assets after you or a loved one has passed away. As an example, you could opt to setup a trust via a will. Trusts offer a convenient mechanism of dealing with your assets and help to ensure that the right people (the beneficiaries) benefit from them. Again, to create a legally valid trust, there are certain technical legal requirements (such as the number of trustees you appoint) that need to be fulfilled. Making matters even more complicated are the variety of trusts that can be formed, each type offering different potential benefits.
To make absolutely sure that you have jumped through all the necessary legal loopholes and considered the full-range of legal options available to you, it makes sense to consult a professional solicitor. The result is peace of mind and total control and getting what you want.
Decision, decisions
Should your health or the health of a loved one deteriorate to such an extent that you or they become incapable of making decisions, it may become necessary for you to appoint a Legal Power of Attorney (LPA). An attorney is someone who can make legally enforceable decisions on your behalf. There are several types of attorney including:
- Property and Affairs LPA – such attorneys can make decisions about your financial and physical assets, which might include dealing with your bank account and selling your home.
- Personal welfare LPA – as suggested by the name, such attorneys are able to make decisions with regards to your personal welfare. This might include things such as care on a daily basis and medical treatment.
For people who have become mentally incapacitated, the law has recently been revised under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which was bought into ensure people are empowered to make decisions, including family members and carers. For a more in-depth discussion on this topic, please contact one of our team.
Act now and secure your future
Even if you are healthy now, the future is far from certain, especially when it comes to things like health. To make sure your interests are protected, act now.
Our solicitors have years of experience in dealing with elderly clients and emphasise delivering a professional, convenient service built on trust. As all our solicitors are based in Ipswich, you can be sure that you will be dealing with an expert who is close-by and knows the local area. We can even arrange a home visit which is something that would not be possible with non-local solicitors.
For a quote or to book an initial face-to-face consultation, get in touch right away.