Planning for later life can be daunting, but it is essential in protecting someone’s welfare, finances and security for the future. You cannot leave it to chance. If you, or someone you love, needs help navigating the complexities involved in elderly care, our specialist solicitors are here for you.
We understand the concerns families face when ensuring the wellbeing and legal security of elderly loved ones. Worries about what happens if they lose mental capacity, potential abuse or arranging long-term care in a nursing home can feel overwhelming. At Giles Wilson, our job is to take away the stress, and guide you through every challenge associated with later life planning with clarity and compassion.
Our highly trained solicitors address all financial, health, and welfare concerns that come with ageing. Whether it’s organising community care packages for vulnerable family members, arranging Lasting Powers of Attorney to look after your best interests, or considered advice on Equity Release, we handle every aspect of final years planning to give you and those you care about absolute peace of mind.
Reclaiming care home fees. Preventing financial exploitation. Protecting the vulnerable. Whatever your situation or need, we assist you with tailored, practical advice and representation, offering a comprehensive solution across the entire spectrum of elderly law.
At Giles Wilson we don't just offer legal expertise; we provide a supportive hand to hold during the challenging moments. Let our solicitors be your trusted advisers, guiding you through any difficulties and uncertainties, including legal issues involving the Court of Protection, all to ensure a well-planned, secure future for you and your family.
As members of several trusted associations, including Solicitors for the Elderly and The Equity Release Council, we have the pedigree, experience and commitment to handle any request relating to later life and elderly care.
It’s never too early to prepare for the future. If you want to take steps to protect your legacy and secure your long-term wellbeing, talk to us for specialist legal advice and unwavering support.
Establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney. Securing funding for a family member's long-term care. Investigating any risk of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable loved one. We are here to help you through any legal issue. View our complete range of Later Life Care services below.
Our team of specialist solicitors in Essex have a wealth of experience across all areas of later life planning and elderly care law. If you are looking to secure you or your loved one's long-term security and welfare, we are the experts to talk to.
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The expertise of our solicitors is regularly recognised by some of the profession’s most distinguished organisations. As well as being a member of a number of Law Society schemes, we have won awards at the Law Society Excellence Awards, the Halsbury Legal Awards and the Modern Law Awards.
We have also received recognition in the form of the Lexcel mark of quality, a Legal 500 listing and a place on the shortlist of The Lawyer’s Boutique Firm of the Year.
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