Care of the Elderly and Disabled
Our work involves dealing with issues associated with mental capacity, residential and nursing home care and advising carers.
We are happy to advise on most aspects of caring for the elderly client, including funding of residential or nursing home fees.
Court of Protection
This is the process of dealing with the administration of somebody's affairs during their lifetime when they are incapable of dealing with them themselves. This could be due to lack of mental capacity, elderly clients suffering from dementia for example.
In short, someone is appointed by the Court to look after the person's affairs and this person, with the authority of the Court, is responsible for dealing with that person's welfare and assets.
Power of Attorney
This is a document appointing someone responsible for dealing with your affairs either in general or specific areas, such as your finances. You must have mental capacity when you sign the Power of Attorney but once signed it will still be valid even if you become mentally incapable. A Power of Attorney usually avoids the need to involve the Court of Protection if someone does become mentally incapable.
We can assist with all of the above, either by accepting direct appointment or by helping others, for example relatives, who have taken on this responsibility.
Key Contacts
Sue Miles, Partner