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Students starting their careers in the UK should consider a Tier 5 Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa
Zenia Chopra
7 June 2019
Deputyships - Why won’t certain companies speak with me?
When you are appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection, you will encounter a number of problems in managing the property and affairs of the person who lacks mental capacity. A common struggle is the difficulty of liaising with employees of regulated institutions.
31 May 2019
How should a deputy manage a person’s investments?
If you have been appointed as a deputy by the Court of Protection to manage the property and affairs of someone who lacks mental capacity, there are a number of responsibilities that you must undertake. One of these is managing that person’s investments.
31 July 2018
Life sustaining treatment: the importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney
On 29th July 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that families and doctors can agree to end the life sustaining care of patients in a persistent vegetative state without Court permission.
9 July 2018
Will my children steal my money when I'm old?
Financial abuse of the elderly is a shame on our nation. That the abuser is often the elderly person’s own offspring, acting under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), is disturbing. And let’s not mince words; we’re talking about children stealing their parents’ money.
24 April 2018
The role of a deputy for the elderly – things to consider
We may all be affected by loss of mental capacity in our lifetime; whether it is ourselves or a loved one. Illness, accident or even old age can have a devastating effect on our ability, and the ability of people around us, to manage day to day life. So what happens if a loved one, family member or friend loses the ability to manage their own finances?
