01.01.24
Having mental capacity to make our own decisions is something that many of us take for granted. However, in reality, any of us could face an accident or illness which means our ability to make decisions for ourselves fluctuates or is lost on a short-term, or even permanent, basis. In…
19.11.19
Putting in place the right plans for the future is extremely important to ensure you have peace of mind in later life. Part 1 of this blog series concentrates on the arrangements you can put in place if you are unable to make decisions. Part 2 and 3 of our…
15.08.18
If you are the owner of a business, thinking about whether your business could survive without you may not be something you have considered before. However, being absent from the workplace can often cause operational problems and threaten the future of the company and yet, in our experience, business owners…
02.07.18
Today, Solicitors for the Elderly launch its new campaign “The Incapacity Crisis: Making sure your wishes are heard” which raises awareness of Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney. In support of the campaign, and as part of our own blog series on ‘Developing Vulnerability’ which looks at what happens…
30.09.16
By Katherine Miller Determining whether a person can make decisions for themselves is extremely important, especially when the person concerned is disabled or vulnerable. The ability to make your own choices and decisions is referred to as mental capacity. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) sets out the important principle…
15.09.16
Question: I think my Grandma has dementia; how can I help her as she’s struggling to manage? Answer: We’re sorry to hear your Grandma isn’t managing. We can obviously advise you on the legal plans that can be put in place to assist your Grandma, these are set out below.…
24.08.16
By Katherine Miller It is too easy to assume that a person with a particular illness or disease, such as Alzheimer’s or someone with a learning disability doesn’t have mental capacity and is therefore unable to make decisions for themselves. Such assumptions can have serious implications for an individual and,…
20.04.16
By Philip Warford Recent research has highlighted that only “[1]around 15% of people aged 75 or over have LPAs in place”. Considering that having LPAs in place can be as important as having a Will, these statistics are particularly shocking. In light of this research you may or may not…
