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Removal of executors: How the Court Decides Applications Under Section 50

The issue as to whether executors should remain acting in the Estate where conflicts or apparent arise, or indeed there…
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Statutory Wills: How the process works and why they can protect loved ones

A Statutory Will is a Will authorised by the Court of Protection for an individual who lacks the mental capacity…
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Looking after the Farm when you can’t – the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place

Farming businesses are unique. They often combine family life, land ownership, livestock management, machinery investment, and complex financial arrangements within…
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Preparing for Adulthood: Deputyship for Young People Who Lack Capacity

When a child who lacks mental capacity approaches their 18th birthday, families face an important legal shift. At 18, the…
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Retrospective Applications to the Court of Protection – when are they required?

When we talk about the Court of Protection, it’s usually in the context of applying for deputyship or seeking approval…
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Q&A: Understanding Power of Attorney

By having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, it allows you to appoint one or two close friends…