Mental and Physical Incapacity - Powers of Attorney and Wardship
From time to time we encounter situations where clients or members of their family are vulnerable either through age or disability and require special protection. One of our Partners is a founder member of Solicitors for The Elderly Ireland an independent national association of solicitors and barristers concerned with improving the availability and delivery of specialist legal advice to older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. We have experience in the following areas:
- Independent Legal Advice
- Drafting Wills to protect Vulnerable Beneficiaries
- Advising on all aspects of Enduring Powers of Attorney including preparation, activation and administration
- General Powers of Attorney
- Petitions for Wardship
- Assisting Committees of Wards of Court
- Appointment of Care Representatives
- Preserving Assets in the event of Long Term Residential or Nursing Care
- Home Equity Release Plans
- “Fair Deal” Nursing Home Scheme