Powers of Attorney

Because you never know what life might throw at you next, it is advisable to consider what would happen should you be unable to look after your financial affairs through illness, injury or dementia.

An option to consider is granting a power of attorney, which gives another person such as a relative, valued and trusted friend, or one of our solicitors, formal authority to look after your affairs if you later become incapable of doing so yourself, perhaps because of a stroke, an accident or for other medical reasons.

If you do not appoint an attorney to look after your affairs in the event of your incapacity, the alternatives can be very complex and expensive.

We are happy to advise on all the options, benefits and pitfalls in each course of action.

Contact
Colin McNaught: C.McNaught@wright-crawford.co.uk
Denise Hooper: D.Hooper@wright-crawford.co.uk

Guardianship

When a family member or close friend becomes incapable of dealing with their financial affairs or to look after themselves it may be necessary to appoint a guardian who may be a relative, valued and trusted friend or one of our solicitors to act on their behalf.

At Wright & Crawford, we can advise you on all aspects of the Adults with Incapacity legislation, and if necessary we can deal with the Guardianship Court Application for you, liaise with health care professionals and appear in court on behalf of the guardian. We are happy to discuss the process with you.

Contact
Mark Ralston: M.Ralston@wright-crawford.co.uk
Marisa Cullen: Marisa@wright-crawford.co.uk