Life is a journey and it's very rare that the journey runs smoothly which means that any one of us can become vulnerable at any time. Our aim is therefore to be on the journey with you when you need legal support. We believe that our role is to help you achieve your aims. Our priority is to find out from the very start what you are hoping to achieve.
That's why we will always listen to you to ensure that we fully understand your objectives and the issues that you face so that we can tailor our advice to your situation. We will do everything in our power to provide a level of service that goes above and beyond your expectations by working with you to obtain the best practical solutions.
If you wish, every year, one of our solicitors will contact you, free of charge to review your situation so that if an anticipated (or even unanticipated) issue arises we are ready to help (obviously, if you need help in the interim we are here for you).We will use every effort to explain things clearly and without unnecessary legal jargon so you have a clear picture of what we will be doing for you.
That's why we will always listen to you to ensure that we fully understand your objectives and the issues that you face so that we can tailor our advice to your situation. We will do everything in our power to provide a level of service that goes above and beyond your expectations by working with you to obtain the best practical solutions.
If you wish, every year, one of our solicitors will contact you, free of charge to review your situation so that if an anticipated (or even unanticipated) issue arises we are ready to help (obviously, if you need help in the interim we are here for you).We will use every effort to explain things clearly and without unnecessary legal jargon so you have a clear picture of what we will be doing for you.
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One of the biggest reasons people ask for help is to understand the ways in which they can protect their children for when they are no longer around.
This doesn't necessarily mean that the parent is dying.
It could be that one of the parents is moving away or they may be going on holiday and leaving children at home.
It doesn't matter how old our children are.
As parents, we will always worry about them and want to make sure we do the best for them.
Sadly, too many of our clients who have children with a disability leave things until the last minute because they either don't want to have the conversation with their child about the situation or they understandably can't imagine their child not having them there to protect them.
This doesn't necessarily mean that the parent is dying.
It could be that one of the parents is moving away or they may be going on holiday and leaving children at home.
It doesn't matter how old our children are.
As parents, we will always worry about them and want to make sure we do the best for them.
Sadly, too many of our clients who have children with a disability leave things until the last minute because they either don't want to have the conversation with their child about the situation or they understandably can't imagine their child not having them there to protect them.
The Court of Protection is a special Court responsible for making decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who can't make decisions at the time they need to be made because they 'lack mental capacity'.
Deciding whether someone has the mental capacity to make a particular decision for themselves.
Giving people permission to make one-off decisions on behalf of someone else who lacks mental capacity, e.g. should they have major surgery or should their money be used to buy a property for them to live in.
Deciding whether someone has the mental capacity to make a particular decision for themselves.
Giving people permission to make one-off decisions on behalf of someone else who lacks mental capacity, e.g. should they have major surgery or should their money be used to buy a property for them to live in.
Planning care in advance involves discussions with you, about you and what you would like for your care in the future.
It can also involve your family, friends, doctors, nurses, social care workers and even solicitors!
You decide (unless you don't have capacity).
There is so much that can be done to make sure you receive the care you want, and where you want it.
When you know what's available and what you would like you then you ought to make a written record of it.
There are several documents that have differing legal status, but nevertheless, they will all be important for health and social care professionals in delivering the care you desire.
It can also involve your family, friends, doctors, nurses, social care workers and even solicitors!
You decide (unless you don't have capacity).
There is so much that can be done to make sure you receive the care you want, and where you want it.
When you know what's available and what you would like you then you ought to make a written record of it.
There are several documents that have differing legal status, but nevertheless, they will all be important for health and social care professionals in delivering the care you desire.
Your estate consists of all the money, assets, stocks and shares, business, insurance policies and property you own.
So when it comes to protecting it, the two big taxes that can impact on it's size are Inheritance Tax [IHT] and Capital Gains Tax [CGT] - so any tax planning strategy needs to consider the overall impact of either applying to your estate.
Tax planning strategies also need to consider your income tax position, the impact on your business, the impact on your future needs including care funding and your general financial circumstances.
So when it comes to protecting it, the two big taxes that can impact on it's size are Inheritance Tax [IHT] and Capital Gains Tax [CGT] - so any tax planning strategy needs to consider the overall impact of either applying to your estate.
Tax planning strategies also need to consider your income tax position, the impact on your business, the impact on your future needs including care funding and your general financial circumstances.
Conversations about continuing healthcare generally start from the perspective that you own property that you are worried about being used for the assessment of care home fees.
It depends on the reason for having to go into care or what kind or care you may need at home.
Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS.
This is known as NHS continuing healthcare.
NHS continuing healthcare can be provided in a variety of settings outside hospital, such as in your own home or in a care home.
It depends on the reason for having to go into care or what kind or care you may need at home.
Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS.
This is known as NHS continuing healthcare.
NHS continuing healthcare can be provided in a variety of settings outside hospital, such as in your own home or in a care home.
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