Elderly Client Services
LEGAL SERVICES FOR OLDER CLIENTS HAVERING
Age should not be a barrier to receiving professional and effective legal services and our specialist elderly client team has this fully in mind.
Ageing brings about many personal benefits. You are wiser to the ways of the world and in a position to turn life down a notch once in a while. However, as we grow old the nature of the legal problems we face changes; wills need to be written and you might even have to appoint an attorney to make sure your affairs are properly attended to should the unfortunate happen.
Havering elderly client solicitors aim to provide a high level of service based on values that are often neglected in this day and age: respect, diligence and trust. We aim to go above and beyond; should you or an elderly friend or relative by unable to make it to our offices, we would be more than happy to arrange a home visit, a service that is rarely provided by professional service’s firms.
Time write a will?
The fact is is that life is rarely predictable. Should the unfortunate happen, you will want to make sure that your friends and loved ones are allowed to properly benefit from your hard work. Writing a will allows you to make your intentions legally enforceable after you have passed away. Contrary to popular belief, seeking legal advice on a will and using a will writing service need not be expensive. In fact, the majority of simple wills can be written on a fixed fee basis. Also given the fact that a will allows you to make significant inheritance tax savings, give charitable donations and avoid family disputes (which can happen where government laws decide how your estate is divided), making a will is a prudent investment for your loved ones.
Make sure your affairs are properly attended to
Like wills, powers of attorney can be seen as insurance policies. Appointing a power of attorney now will ensure that your affairs are properly attended to should you lose the mental capacity to do that yourself. It also empowers you to make sure you receive the best care possible. Rather than having the state decide who should care for your affairs, you can appoint a trusted person who really understands what you would want.
There are two broad types of power: property/financial affairs and personal welfare. A property/financial affairs attorney is given powers to manage your finances. A personal welfare is responsible for making decisions regarding your day-to-day and medical care.
Other services
Havering solicitors understand that many other legal issues are relevant to our elderly clients. Whether you have a problem with noisy neighbours or would like to sell your property, we can provide elderly clients in Havering with a professional service tailored to your needs.