Elder Law / PPPR
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Elder Law / Protection of Personal and Property Rights
Rotherham Law advises clients on:
- Updating and creating Wills to ensure their assets will be inherited by their family in accordance with their wishes.
- Signing enduring powers of attorney to appoint trusted individuals to manage their property, personal care and welfare needs if they are unable to.
- Sign general and specific powers of attorney to give individuals the ability to act on their behalf in certain circumstances.
- Mitigate against the risk of challenges to wills by coordinating capacity assessments.
- Relationship Property Issues for the Elderly
- Trust Issues for Separating Elderly Spouses and Partners
- Legal Issues Faced by Older People with Intellectual Disability
- Grandparents who Care for Grandchildren
Rotherham Law can assist clients to:
- Apply to the Family Court to be appointed as property managers for people who have lost or do not have mental capacity.
- Apply to the Family Court to be appointed as welfare guardians for people who have lost or do not have mental capacity.
- Obtain directions from the Court regarding the exercise of their powers as attorneys or managers.
- Review decisions made by attorneys or mangers.
- Modify the scope of enduring powers of attorney and managers.
- Apply to revoke the appointment of an attorney.
Professional
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Respectful
Respect for person, property & perspective is a core value of every case with us.
Client Focused
Our first priority is you. We understand every case is different, and should be treated as such.
Supportive
Legal undertaking can be a stressful time. Ensuring you feel comfortable & supported is a priority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you are an POA/EPOA or appointed as property manager or welfare guardian under the Protection of Property Rights Act, you are required to act in the incapacitated persons best interests. This includes getting them assistance from interested parties, community groups, medical professionals or even investment advisors to ensure that the decisions being made for them are in their best interests.
Yes they can. If you are concerned about a POA or EPOA decisions please contact us for assistance.
A Welfare guardian is like a welfare power of attorney but they are appointed by the court under the protection of personal and property rights after someone has already lost capacity.
A property manager is like a property power of attorney but they are appointed by the court under the protection of personal and property rights after someone has already lost capacity