Court of Protection and Trust Solicitors
Our COP & Trust Solicitors team can help you with your deputyship and LPA applications. We can also be your point of call if you need to deal with any challenges that looking after a vulnerable person may bring.
We are here to assist to deputies and attorneys with their duties when looking after a loved one. We will ensure that you are up to date with your reporting duties to HMRC and the Court of Protection (OPG). We are also mindful that substantial financial decisions may need to be made. We always ensure that professional and independent financial advice is sought.
Apart from assisting deputies and attorneys, our specialist solicitors can also act for you in their professional capacity. Having a professional attorney or deputy could protect your best interest and safeguard your money for your needs.
Get in touch if you are thinking of having a Lasting Power of Attorney prepared. If you have a doubt about your loved one’s mental capacity, our team would also be happy to prepare a deputyship application for you.
Trust Arrangements
A trust is a legal arrangement which comes into effect when a ‘settlor’ places money, land or other assets in the hands of trustees. The trustees are responsible for managing the property for the benefit of a person or a group of people (‘the beneficiaries’) and to act in accordance with the wishes of the settlor.
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Garner & Hancock realise that the prospect of pursuing a legal matter can be challenging, so we offer an initial phone consultation to discuss your options, and to give you information that will help you make the right choices affecting your case.
Asset Protection
You may already know that paying for care home fees is subject to means-testing however did you know that the home can be disregarded from the test if it is still occupied by the husband or wife?
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FAQs on Trusts
Whether you are thinking about creating a trust or simply want to gain a better understanding of trusts, our FAQ page on trusts is designed to provide helpful information and answers to common questions.
Trusts Deeds
Trust deeds are also called a declaration of trust. This serves as proof of the existence of the trust and helps to ensure that the assets are managed and distributed according to the grantor’s wishes.
Life Interest Trust
Where a property is owned jointly, it is worth considering whether you should create a life interest trust on the death of the first joint owner. This would usually be set out in your will. This note explains how that can be done and the
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Our Court of Protection & Trust Team
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Happy to help! Feel free to contact us at any time for a consultation on your legal matters.
Our offices will be closed for the holiday season starting on Friday, December 20, 2024. We will resume normal business operations on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Our team will be unavailable to assist with inquiries or processes during this time.