Lasting Powers of Attorney or LPA’s are something that many people do not fully understand. Some assume they only apply when you die, confusing them with Wills, others that they can only be used when someone loses their mental ability. The misconceptions are more common that you would think. So, what is an LPA and […]
When disputes begin to get out of hand, clients often come to us for legal advice. However, in order to ensure you act in your own best interests, it is always important to seek legal advice as soon as a disagreement turns into a larger dispute. What constitutes a dispute that requires legal advice? At […]
When someone dies, whether it be a first or second spouse or partner, you should always instruct a solicitor to manage the probate for you. What is probate? The probate process involves managing bereavement. Often, this will include understanding who will be passed what from the deceased’s will, deal withtax matters, manage any owned properties, […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many of us to reevaluate our lifestyle choices, and think about the future perhaps more than we had before. Choosing an attorney to act using a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important decision that should be given care and careful consideration. In this article, we will break down […]
by Craig Ward of Lundie MSc solicitor Following remarkably swift efficacy trials three covid-19 vaccines are available in the UK. Each offers an amount of protection and as with any other vaccine comes with cautions. In most instances patients will consent themselves for vaccination. Individuals lacking capacity are subject to section 4 Mental Capacity Act […]
Covid-19 Vaccination and Mental Capacity by Craig Ward of Lundie MSc solicitor Following remarkably swift efficacy trials three covid-19 vaccines are available in the UK. Each offers an amount of protection and as with any other vaccine comes with cautions. In most instances patients will consent themselves for vaccination. Individuals lacking capacity are subject to […]
We're now moving to coming out of a complete lockdown into a half way position. This is quite relieving but brings with it even more vigilance. Craybeck Law is aware this is a critical time. We know that many care homes have sadly lost residents. We hear about friends who have survived the coronavirus and […]
We've added three new downloads to our Craybeck Law website; drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney, Business Lasting Powers of Attorney and making a Deputyship applications. The Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) booklets outline some of the difficulties individuals can find themselves in without a Lasting Power of Attorney. The Deputyship booklet deals with situations where […]
Craig Ward, one of our solicitors has just finished updating his Law Society's textbook on drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney. This is now it's 4th edition. The aim is to publish this revised edition in October 2019. The revised Lasting Powers of Attorney textbook from the Law Society covers the following points. MCA 2005 principles Assessment […]
Lasting powers of attorney give the person making one autonomy over future decisions, both financial and health and welfare.
