Advising the Elderly
Most lawyers do not specialise so before seeking advice you should find out if they handle those areas that concern you.
Our Megan Fairbank has the knowledge that allows her to ignore the myths relating to ageing and the competence of elderly people. At the same time she will take into account and empathise with any difficulties, both mental and physical, that may accompany the ageing process. She specialises in legal issues that affect the elderly and is keenly aware of social and health problems that arise as people age.
This wealth of experience will hopefully put you at ease when resolving your legal issues.
Megan is a member of the Solicitors for the Elderly (‘SFE’). She has spent a substantial amount of her time working for elderly clients and has fulfilled SFE’s criteria for membership. Megan also follows SFE’s own code of practice.
Megan has the experience and specialism in a wide range of legal issues affecting elderly people, which include:
- Estate planning using wills, trusts and lifetime giving
- Lasting powers of attorney
- Court of Protection and deputyships
- Probate and the administration of estates
- Trust administration
- Tax Planning
- Living Wills
- The provision of home care
- Preserving assets in the event of long term residential or nursing care
- Residential and nursing home contracts
- Advice on financial responsibility and funding for long-term care, including continuing NHS health care
- State retirement and widows pensions
- Long-term care insurance policies
- Welfare benefits
- Home equity release plans
- Elder abuse
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