by GPM Solicitor | 25 Sep, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Solicitor, Elisabeth Whybrow, issues warning following FCA’s call to turn lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) fully digital Proposals would remove the need for a physical ‘wet signature’ Solicitors say this could lead to a drastic increase in cases of financial abuse...
by GPM Solicitor | 2 Aug, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Ian Leonard and his sister were appointed attorneys under an LPA by their 90-year-old mother, who was suffering with dementia. In 2012 Ada Leonard went into a care home as a self-funder. Leonard persuaded his sister, Jennifer, to sell the family home and buy an...
by GPM Solicitor | 26 Jul, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is a government department and, as such, cannot make a profit for its services. Since the introduction of Lasting Powers of Attorney in 2007, the OPG has gradually reduced its registration fee (from £150 to £130, then £120, then...
by GPM Solicitor | 12 Jun, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
A worrying trend is being addressed this week on Thursday 15th. WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY aims to raise awareness by highlighting the abuse suffered by so many of our elderly. Abuse is inflicted, not only physically, but emotionally and financially. Sexual...
by GPM Solicitor | 30 May, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Wills
It seems that there remains uncertainty as to where the future of care costs lies and how these fees are to be funded, even if the country votes back the Conservatives in the General Election on 8 June. Ten days ago, the Conservative Manifesto announced that, if...
by GPM Solicitor | 14 May, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills
You may see national and local media coverage and fundraising events in support of this week which has been earmarked nationally to focus on Dementia and encourage people to talk about their fears and problems. It is set to be the biggest killer of the 21st Century!...
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