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LPA and Court of Protection Talk

We are delighted to be attending Glenholme Halmer Court to give a talk on Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.  The talk will begin at 2.30pm on Friday 24th May. For more information, please contact the home direct on 01775 662222 or halmercourt@glenholme.org.uk

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Coffee Morning and Pop-Up Clinic

Join us at The Ruby Hunt Centre, Church Street, Donington, PE11 4UA on Monday 11th March 2024 between 10am and 12pm for a free coffee morning and pop-up clinic to talk about Wills, Powers of Attorney and financial planning for Care Homes.

If you cannot join us for the coffee morning, please contact one of our lawyers in the Wills and Probate Department to discuss a home visit.

Or telephone the office 01775 722261 and ask to speak with one of the team.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Changes to Lasting Powers of Attorney

The system of Lasting Powers of Attorney is due to be significantly overhauled following The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 which received Royal Assent on 18th September 2023.

 

The aim of the changes is to modernise the process of making a Lasting Power of Attorney and to make Lasting Powers of Attorney more digital (although it is stated that there will still be a paper process for those unable to use the digital system).

 

Whilst many people may welcome a more digital system, for many, digital processes are daunting and many people are uneasy about our lives becoming more and more digital. Indeed, for some it is simply not possible since they do not have internet access or are unable to use the internet confidently.

Inevitably, when any system or process is changed, there are often “teething problems”. Lasting Powers of Attorney are sent to the Office of the Public Guardian to be registered and it is possible that they will suffer such “teething problems” whilst they settle into the new system.

There will be further direction from the government as to the implementation of the Act and a date for the changes will be set. In the meantime, if you are considering making Lasting Powers of Attorney, you may wish to speak with one of our lawyers before the changes are implemented so that your Powers of Attorney can be created under the current system.   

To discuss Lasting Powers of Attorney, please contact one of our lawyers in the Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate Department:-

Jamie Dobbs- jamie.dobbs@maplessolicitors.com
Jane Mawer- jane.mawer@maplessolicitors.com
Faye Blair- faye.blair@maplessolcitors.com

Or telephone the office 01775 722261 and ask to speak with one of the team.

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Jamie Dobbs FCILEx

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Gemma Mayer LLB

Open Quote Icon "I would highly recommend Maples Solicitors, especially Gemma Mayer, for any conveyancing work. The level of support and professionalism was excellent at all times. I also felt if I needed to ask or clarify anything that it was not an issue. Buying and selling a house is stressful enough, but Gemma helped me through it step by step." Close Quote Icon

Anita Toal LLB BA

Open Quote Icon "I think you are brilliant. You can use my comments above. You are efficient, friendly and quite clearly very good at what you do. Mainly you don’t leave people hanging around too long for." "So easy to talk to her and she understood what I wanted. She put me at ease and I cant thank her enough" Close Quote Icon

James Turner BA

Open Quote Icon James Turner was extremely helpful with our buying process. Everything went smoothly. We are very happy with the level of professionalism demonstrated by the office. Highly recommended solicitors. Will definitely do business with them again. Close Quote Icon

Daven Naghen LLB

Open Quote Icon "Daven provided an excellent service, from attending the first interview with me to the final court appearance. He filled me full of confidence that he would defend me to which he did and come out with an excellent outcome in view of my position that I had put myself in." Close Quote Icon

Faye Blair LLB

Open Quote Icon Faye was excellent, sensitive and acted very well to the time constraints we faced. Great service and dealt with compassion at such sad times made the process less painful very professional. Close Quote Icon

Jamie Dobbs GCILEx

Open Quote Icon Over the last forty years I have cause to deal with many law firms both in a personal and professional capacity, including some ‘top’ London Companies. In all of those dealings I have never found anyone as proactive and so willing to offer help and advice as Jamie Dobbs. During the last two years Jamie guided my parents through the completion of Lasting Powers of Attorney. Helped myself with the use of the LPA and recently dealing with Probate and Estate Administration following their death. Close Quote Icon

Mike Pepper MA

Open Quote Icon Mike Pepper gave us excellent advice. He was always most helpful and accommodating giving lucid explanations every step of the way. Thank you Mike. Close Quote Icon

Donna Sandison FCILEx

Open Quote Icon Donna has been helpful and professional every step of the way during the process. Always on hand to answer any queries and totally professional and friendly at all times. Close Quote Icon