Advising the Elderly

People who are nearing retirement, or who have already retired, often have particular legal issues to face.

They should of course make or consider reviewing their Wills. However, they may be concerned about paying for their care should they have to move into a Residential or Nursing Home. They may wish to try and preserve assets to pass on to their family.

In addition, they should also consider appointing someone (an "Attorney") to look after their financial affairs, particularly should they become mentally incapable. This can be done by signing an "Enduring Power of Attorney". We can advise on whom to appoint as an Attorney and on what powers should be given.

It is important to realise that an Enduring Power of Attorney has to be signed before a person becomes mentally incapable. Once mental incapacity has set in, the only way of dealing with a person's financial affairs may be by the appointment of a Receiver by the Court of Protection. We can deal with applications to the Court and assist in the management of the person's affairs after an appointment is made.

Please contact one of our specialists:

Liverpool City Centre:
Alan Emmett
Tel : 0151 236 8871 or email: lae@morecroft.co.uk

Crosby:
Barbara Rimmer or Gaynor Lanceley
Tel: 0151 924 9234 or email: bmr@morecroft.co.uk or gl@morecroft.co.uk

Woolton:
Chris Morley or David Meredith
Tel: 0151 428 1911 or email: cmo@morecroft.co.uk or dm@morecroft.co.uk