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Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection

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As life expectancy increases, handling your financial affairs later in life can become more difficult, whether due to physical or mental incapacity.  Many individuals provide for this outcome by making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). 

The LPA is something we ask all our clients (whatever their age!) to consider.  A LPA is made on a special form and is a very powerful financial document. We will not draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney without seeing you first.

Where a person is already unable to handle their own financial affairs it is too late for a LPA to be prepared.  A third party must apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed.  This can be a complicated, time consuming and lengthy procedure but with our team's experience in dealing with the courts we can offer the support and assistance required to ensure that the persons needs are catered for in the interim.

Main Services

  • Preparation and Registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Court of Protection Deputyship
  • Approval of lifetime gift schemes for Inheritance Tax planning for Court of Protection Patients.

We offer home visits to the elderly, infirm and disabled and can provide large print leaflets on request

Key Contacts

Vicky Raynes - 01206 217611
Caroline Dowding - 01245 453837
Matthew Edwards - 01245 453839

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COLCHESTER

Essex House
42 Crouch Street
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3HH

Tel: 01206 217300
Fax: 01206 572393
mail@birkettlong.co.uk
CHELMSFORD

Number One
Legg Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JS

Tel: 01245 453800
Fax: 01245 453801
mail@birkettlong.co.uk