Requirements for notifying the Office of the Public Guardian of deaths

You may be aware that, in cases where there is an arrangement in place for someone who has become, or could become, mentally incapable, reporting rules relating to deaths have altered slightly. This briefing note, by Cognitive Law’s Renée Ambler, gives an overview of the new requirements. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) must... Read more »

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Reasons to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (it’s not just in case you get dementia)

Much like the thought of writing a Will, sorting out a Lasting Power of Attorney is often at the bottom of most people’s priority list. We don’t like the thought of anything happening to us or our loved ones, and it’s often left to think about at a later date. Unfortunately, without a crystal ball... Read more »

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The sad case of Mrs T

This is based on a real life case study and highlights the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. Mrs T was a widow in her eighties and was in the process of selling her large family home in order to purchase a smaller, more manageable retirement property. Solicitors were dealing with... Read more »

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