Entries by Melanie Pratlett

Who Is the Court of Protection and When Might You Need It?

When a loved one loses the ability to make important decisions for themselves, families are often faced with unfamiliar legal and practical challenges. At a time when emotions may already be running high, understanding how to protect a vulnerable person’s interests can feel overwhelming. The Court of Protection is a specialist court in England and […]

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows for nominated people (attorneys) to make decisions and act on your behalf. There are two types of LPA: Health & Welfare and Property & Financial Affairs. These have to be separate documents and cannot be amalgamated even if you choose to have the […]

Make a Will or Review your Existing Will

A Will is a legal document confirming how you wish your assets (your estate) to be dealt with following death. Every adult who owns assets should make a Will rather than rely on the Intestacy Rules (statutory provisions) where there is no Will. What is worse than not making a Will? Leaving an out of […]