18.06.20
In 2016, Renaissance Legal launched a campaign to highlight the problem of accessing Child Trust Funds by those who lack the mental capacity to manage their financial affairs when they reach 18 years old. All children born between 1st September 2002 and 2nd January 2011 were given funds to open…
26.05.20
At the time of writing, the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed how we live and these changes present a number of challenges for us all. The restrictions we face and the risk to our health is causing an enormous amount of uncertainty and worry for families of all shapes and…
14.05.20
Our guest blog this week is from an amazing Mum who worked tirelessly to create a family-led supported living service for her disabled son. She hopes her story can help others do the same. My 23 year old son Ryan has complex needs, he has a very rare genetic disorder…
30.03.20
At the time of writing, the Covid-19 pandemic is causing enormous amounts of uncertainty both socially and economically. Whilst everyone is, quite rightly, concerned with keeping safe and healthy (and many navigating tricky financial waters), there are some simple things people might like to think about during this time. Keeping…
10.09.19
The legal position regarding decision making changes once a person becomes an adult. We regularly receive calls from concerned family members asking what’s involved in applying to the Court of Protection (CoP) for a Personal Welfare Deputy Order, also known as a deputyship order, for their son or daughter. Frequently families…
28.06.19
Thinking about a time when you may not be here to support your children can be frightening for parents. If you have a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their future can be especially difficult to think about as they may have varying needs throughout their lifetime. It’s…
20.06.19
The answer to this question depends on two main factors; the amount of money your child has inherited and the type of benefits they are receiving. Effect on means-tested benefits Benefits are split into two types, ones that are means-tested and those which are not. Benefits that aren’t means-tested such…
28.05.19
This blog was written by a Lawyer for Lawyers. If you are a parent/carer please click here. Philip Warford writes for the Private Client Section magazine, May edition Philip Warford is managing director of Renaissance Legal, specialists in families and carers of disabled and vulnerable individuals The Family Resources Survey…
17.05.19
We speak to families every single day who have a disabled or vulnerable child and know, or have just found out that when their child reaches 18 they will no longer be able to make decisions on their behalf. Once a child reaches the age of 18 parents lose parental…
23.04.19
There have been changes to our daughter’s team of PAs recently with a couple of new members now on board. They were highly recommended. Finding the right people to support our daughter doesn’t come easy. We always have our eyes out for somebody who can offer intelligent care, is creative…
