Advice for the Elderly and Powers of Attorney

When it comes to planning for old age we can advise you on the best way to manage your affairs and assets. You may have an elderly relative who requires assistance; we can help with that too. Whether it is inheritance tax, gift of assets, powers of attorney or nursing homes, we have a lot of expertise in putting together plans that can help ensure peace of mind for the years ahead.

Powers of Attorney can be used when you need someone to act or make decisions on your behalf. It may be a temporary situation such as being away on holiday or working abroad, or, you might be thinking of making more long-term plans to appoint someone to help you with your affairs should there come a time in the future when you are unable to deal with matters yourself.

You might be considering options where you need to act on behalf of someone else, such as a family member, who already lacks capacity and is therefore unable to grant power of attorney. We can advise you on applying for an Intervention Order or Guardianship if appropriate. We have a great deal of experience in dealing with elderly clients and powers of attorney. We can advise you on the choices available and what would be appropriate for you and your family.