Wright Future - Legal Services for the Over 50s

Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPA')

An ordinary power of attorney is a legal document appointing someone else to deal with your financial affairs.  A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA for short) is much wider than an ordinary power of attorney in that it is not revoked by the subsequent mental incapacity of the donor.  Also, by making an LPA, you can authorise your Attorney to make decisions relating to your personal welfare on your behalf, including, if you wish, the ability to refuse life-sustaining medical treatment.  An LPA is a useful document for a client of any age. 

Dealing with mental incapacity
If you have concerns for a relative who is no longer capable of managing their own affairs and that person has not previously made a power of attorney, our experienced solicitors can guide you through the complicated process of applying to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a Deputy.

Long Term Care - planning ahead to protect your assets

If you needed to enter long term care at some point in the future, you could end up paying nearly 100% of the value of your estate in care home fees. We can help you to minimise these costs by careful planning.

Making a Will
Making a Will allows you to decide who inherits your estate when you die. If you die without a Will, there are legal rules which determine who will inherit - this is not always as you might expect.  Find out why you should make a Will and the range of Will drafting services that we offer.

For more information on our legal services for the over 50s, please contact Claire McGinnity.