The important thing to remember is that you cannot set up or prepare power of attorney on someone else’s behalf. When you prepare a lasting power of attorney, you are named the ‘donor’. This refers to the fact that you are giving the power to make decisions on your behalf to someone else, i.e. the attorney/ attorneys. It is therefore extremely important that you begin this process while you still have sufficient capacity to make the relevant decisions in this matter. Power of attorney is not … [Read more...]
Why are lasting powers of attorney so important?
Lasting powers of attorney are different to a will. A will comes into effect once a person dies and the executors named in the will obtain a Grant of Probate in order to look after the deceased person’s estate. A lasting power of attorney, however, works whilst a person is still alive but is unable to make decisions for themselves (or if they want a person to manage their property and financial affairs whilst they have capacity but require help). This could happen for a number of reasons, … [Read more...]
We are delighted to welcome Jobeth Copping-Barrett as the new Head of the Private Client Department
"I joined Sinclair Law Solicitors in October 2022, as a private client solicitor and head of the private client team. I was keen to join the firm from the moment I heard of the vacancy. Specialising in family law means that the firm is dedicated to providing a caring, personal and attentive service for clients during emotional and stressful times. Developing a private client department alongside an established and leading family team seems to me, to make perfect sense. The firm has a history … [Read more...]
