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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Look after your parents with the security of a Lasting Power of Attorney

Does this scenario sound familiar? Your parents own and live in their own property, they have savings in the bank and investments looked after by their trusted financial adviser that they have known for years.  Recently you have noticed that they are not quite as sharp as they used to be. You may begin to... Read more »

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