Bath law firm Mowbray Woodwards has launched a service for people looking after vulnerable friends or relatives who require care or do not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves.
The Care Planning & Support service aims to help people in Bath and the surrounding areas navigate the care system and access the specialist legal advice they need to achieve the best possible outcomes for their loved ones.
The launch of the bespoke service comes hot on the heels of the appointment of specialist solicitor Heledd Wyn, a respected expert in all aspects of care planning, mental capacity issues and estate planning.
Heledd, pictured, is passionate about helping individuals, carers, attorneys and Court of Protection-appointed deputies to access straightforward, honest, professional advice that really makes a difference in vulnerable people’s lives and provides peace of mind to their families and friends.
Heledd, a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), said: “Caring for a parent, child or close relative who lacks the capacity to make key decisions is a huge responsibility.
“It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed as you try to navigate your way through a care system that at times can be extremely complex and challenging.
“Our aim with the launch of our new service is to demystify the whole process by carefully listening to people’s situation and concerns and providing specialist advice that helps them look after their loved one better.
“We want to offer our clients complete peace of mind that they are doing everything they can to safeguard the welfare of their vulnerable relatives or close friends. We also want to highlight how important it is to plan for their own future, as it can save a lot of stress and uncertainty later on in life.”
Mowbray Woodwards partner and private client team head David Whitworth added: “We are all living longer and demand is growing for expert legal advice as the population ages.
“We have many years of experience supporting older and vulnerable people and their families and carers with our traditional private client services including wills, trusts and probate.
“Our new Care Planning and Support service brings together a compassionate and skilled team to complement our existing offering making it easier for our clients to access all the specialist support they need under one roof.”
The service can help clients with issues such as:
· Care funding options and care home contracts
· NHS Continuing Health Care funding
· Local authority financial assessments
· Court of Protection applications and disputes
· Lasting Powers of Attorney
· Support for attorneys and deputyships
· Statutory wills
· Advance decisions (‘living wills’)
· Gratuitous Care Allowance
· Post injury & clinical negligence issues
· Disability & financial protection
The team at Mowbray Woodwards, which this year celebrates its 70th anniversary, help individuals and businesses with legal requirements ranging from buying and selling a home, writing a will, dealing with probate, tax planning, divorce to buying a business.
