There are many legal decisions which need to be made as you get older, and it can feel very overwhelming to deal with. We are proud to offer our specialist legal services to the elderly to make this part of their life more manageable and straightforward.
Legal Support for the Elderly and Vulnerable
Our teams extend our legal services to the elderly and vulnerable with special accommodations to make the law more accessible for the later years in life. Sometimes all it takes is extra time and removal of technical language to make better sense of legal processes- However we can, we will accommodate for you.
Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind
By planning ahead with our expert solicitors, you can secure a worry-free future for you and your family. Plan your will, your finances, who will have lasting power of attorney, and more with our expert solicitors.
Set up a Free Consultation Phone Call
Call now to set up a free consultation on your situation. In this call, our teams will understand the particular issues you are facing and giving you a roadmap to dealing with these and to plan for the future. By listening to you and understanding your full situation we can provide a holistic legal plan that covers every aspect of your life, from creating a will to determining Lasting Power of Attorney- we have it covered.
SFE Members
The Solicitors for the Elderly membership ensures that a solicitor dealing with a legal issue for a client is fully qualified and experienced (for at least 3 years) in dealing with this side of the law. Being SFE members is just another way we make sure we are regulated and stay on top of how the law can help the elderly.
What can we Advise on?
- Lasting Power of Attorney (making sure the right person has Lasting Power of Attorney for your situation)
- Court of Protection (dealing with legal matters for those who lack capacity)
- Finance Managing (dealing with financial matters for the elderly)
- Tax Planning (delivering advice on inheritance tax -IHT- and how to make your will tax-efficient)
- Care home fees (determining what state support you can receive and how care home fees will be paid if needed)
- Wills (creating an individual will for a competitive price and providing guidance for on Life Time Gifts)
- Estate planning (deciding what will happen to assets after someone dies)
Why do I need an SFE Solicitor?
It is important to choose a solicitor who has experience dealing in this particular area of family law and who holds the right accreditation to deliver the best legal advice. Our solicitors have been helping families plan for their future for many years and are experts delivering the best outcomes.
Why Choose Sternberg Reed for Yourself or a Loved One?
We offer specialist knowledge and great understanding of the stage you or your loved one is in. Careful discussion and planning can make this part of life much less stressful for all involved. Through our services we are dedicated to providing clear solutions that work for those involved’ best interests.
Advice for Every Situation
Our solicitors can provide both legal and financial advice, allowing you and your family to align your affairs and get the most out of your assets in the future. A thorough understanding of inheritance tax allows us to provide expert advice on how to protect your assets going forward.
Dementia Solicitors
Dementia is a cruel and difficult disease which affect many people. If you or a family member has just received a dementia diagnosis, it is important to plan for the future. As the disease progresses, individuals can lose capacity which makes them no longer able to make important decisions. It is vital to have the correct provisions in place to prepare for this. Whatever stage you get in touch with our solicitors, we will provide sound advice and legal support to make things easier for you.
Our Approach
Our solicitors for the elderly work with patience, delivering our legal advice at a pace to suit anyone elderly. We eliminate technical jargon to make it easier to understand a range of complex legal issues. We take our time to deeply understand your particular situation and use years of knowledge to determine the best way forward.
Our Work
Our work with elderly makes sure your family understand all of the important life decisions that need to happen later in life. Our Family Solicitors are understanding and supportive and work hard to make things easier for your family. We also have the extensive resources available to provide the support you need.
Our Clients
We work for anyone looking to get their affairs together and plan their will or make a Lasting Power of Attorney. We also work with anyone concerned for an elderly family member and think they might lose capacity as they get older.
Whatever your situation, we can bring clarity and move you forward with your life. Whether you have multiple complicated assets or a few key assets, we will work out the best ways to deal with them. Whoever you are and whatever your situation- we can help.
FAQs
If you do not have a will, you are called an intestate person, and the rules of intestacy can make it hard for your loved ones to inherit your assets. This is why it is vital to make a will, whether you are early or late to it.
You will need to apply for Lasting Power of Attorney through the Office of the Public Guardian. Our solicitors can guide you through this process.
A specialist solicitor for the elderly can assist with this and determine whether or not an individual has capacity to make legal decisions, or if they can sign documents, or not.
Estate planning is the process of deciding how an individual’s assets are managed and distributed after their death.
It is important to plan for the long-term, and the earlier you do it, the better. Longer term planning includes setting up a trust whilst making your will. By setting up a trust, you are removing this money from your estate and protecting it from being used to pay care home fees or taxed.
A trust is legal arrangement that transfers assets to a trustee who manages and holds them for a beneficiary. It is a legal way to reduce inheritance tax as they are taxed differently. Before setting up a trust, you will need professional legal advice from a solicitor.
