On the sad event of someone’s death there is the potential silver lining of some financial benefit. However, could there be circumstances where an inheritance might place someone in a worse position?
Whenever someone is diagnosed with a condition that will lead to mental incapacity it is always a very difficult time for everyone involved. For this reason, it is best to prepare for the future as soon as possible and not wait for the situation to arise.
In the sixth episode of the #TVLawyer Podcast, Melinda Giles speaks to Giles Wilson Probate Executive Victoria Ferguson about Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and later life, and why planning ahead is so important for the future.
In 2016, a charitable organisation reached our for advice for a 78-year-old woman evicted from a flat she thought she had purchased.
Having the responsibility of a Power of Attorney for someone can be daunting, especially without dedicated advice.
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