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When Police Do Intevene on Powers of Attorney
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An interesting feature on Lasting Powers of Attorney in the Telegraph on Katle Morley's investigations: "Eight police officers turned up at our home and took us into custody.... It was absolutely terrifying as we had no idea what was ...
From Free For All To Transparency
Thursday, 10 October 2024
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One of the themes with those entrusted with the elderly's financial affairs is the current lack of scrutiny which is evidenced by the following:1 The inherent difficulty to scrutinise LPAs and what is going on with financial activity.2 The Offic...
What Is The Latest Legal Position on Removal of Executors?
Thursday, 10 October 2024
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There is some very useful analysis on removal of executors in the recent case of Lane v Lane.2024 EWHC 275 (Ch). (Judge, Jonathan Hilliard KC sitting as Deputy Judge of the High Court)"The legal test is s.50 of the Administration of Justice...
Justin Patten to Write Book on Elderly Fraud
Tuesday, 1 October 2024
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I am pleased to say that I have been commissioned by Law Brief Publishing to write another book which will be on the topic of Elderly Fraud.It will cover the following areas: The Growth of Elderly Fraud Prevention is Better Than Cure &ndas...
The Impotent LPA Safeguards
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
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Here is an example of two very good parliamentary questions(done before the election of the Labour Government and the revealing answer):Anneliese Dodds Party Chair, Labour Party, Chair of Labour Policy Review, Shadow Secretary of State for ...
Inventory and Account - Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday, 27 August 2024
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What is Inventory and Account?It is a legal process which a residuary beneficiary can use (after a grant of probate has been issued) to force the Executor to provide Estate Accounts of the Estate. It is a method of obtaining more financial infor...
Why Is Your Inheritance Dispute Happening?
Sunday, 11 August 2024
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Much has been written about the rising number of inheritance disputes over recent years. Data consistently reveals that the number of disputes over Wills going to the High Court and the long term trend.These are case which go to Court; most case...
When Lasting Powers of Attorney Go Criminal
Thursday, 1 August 2024
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According to the BBC, a former STV presenter has been jailed for two years for stealing £120,000 from her mother while she suffered from dementia.Hayley Matthews, 44, used the money to buy luxury items including a handbag and cosmetics aft...
What Are The Legal Steps to Combat Elderly Abuse?
Saturday, 1 June 2024
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If elderly abuse has happened what practical legal steps can I take? Here are some steps:Lodging Caveats Often a sensible first step is preventing a grant of probate to an unsuitable executor and that is to enter a caveat , since it genera...
How To Counter-Attack If LPA Fraud Has Taken Place
Thursday, 30 May 2024
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With respect to possible LPA fraud and unauthorised transactions, if unfortunately the stable door has already bolted(and if you did object to the LPA that did not work) and you have access to the Donor’s Bank statements(not always easy to...
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