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Wills and care planning advice at free event

Wills, probate, care and capacity specialists from Cheltenham law firm Lodders are joining experts from Neil Gayler & Co to share advice at a free event at Cheltenham’s Wentworth Court Nursing Home on June 14th.

The free informative talk is open to anyone who would like to understand more about funding care in later life plus hear the latest advice on wills and probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).

Guest speakers from Cheltenham leading law firm, Lodders, are the firm’s Partner and Head of its Care & Capacity team, Sofia Tayton, and Natalie Smith an Associate Solicitor in its private client team in Cheltenham and a specialist in writing wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and tax planning.

Sofia will provide the latest information on LPAs and the role of the Court of Protection in planning for peace of mind later in life. Sofia is a leading expert in care and capacity law and a specialist in care funding, mental capacity, Court of Protection and Powers of Attorney. She holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients, and is a full accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).

Natalie, a fully qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, will discuss the role and importance of an up to date will in planning for the future, and offer practical guidance on matters to consider and include.

How to plan for and cover funding care home fees will be discussed by Neil Gayler who is a fully accredited member of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) and an award-winning Master Practitioner with Symponia, the dedicated Care Fees planning network.

Wentworth Court Manager, Kate Stevens said: “This is a free event for anyone who’s caring for a loved one affected by dementia and wishes to understand more about funding care and how to best legally manage their assets.

“With the Alzheimer’s Society estimating that one million people will be affected by dementia by 2025, it’s also relevant to think ahead about managing legal affairs and consider making plans to finance any future care needs.

“We’re delighted to have on hand representatives from Lodders and Neil Gayler & Co, who will provide expert insights.”

Wentworth Court is Cheltenham’s first dementia-only nursing home offering long-term residential care for those who need daily assistance and short-term respite care.

The home was recently rated ‘good’ in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC.) The CQC checked whether the home met the criteria of being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-managed.

To book a free place at the session, which will include refreshments, please email reception@wentworthct.com or call 01242 263334.

Lodders’ specialist Care and Capacity team is experienced in guiding clients on preparing Powers of Attorney, applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of Deputies, statutory wills or gifts, attendance allowance, third party funding top-ups, and hospital discharges. Its solicitors can also help with making funding applications and challenging care funding decisions, look after the finances of the vulnerable or infirm if they need extra support, and explain the likely effect of the Care Act.

To find out more about Lodders’ Private Client services, visit: www.lodders.co.uk, or contact Natalie Smith on 01242 229086 or email: natalie.smith@lodders.co.uk.

Lodders Solicitors LLP is an established and thriving law firm based in Cheltenham, Stratford upon Avon and Henley in Arden. The firm is recognised as a leading private client law firm, offering specialist advice to both private individuals and privately owned businesses, including its highly regarded work in the agricultural and real estate sectors. For more information, visit: www.lodders.co.uk.

Neil Gayler & Co is a leading firm in the region providing specialist advice for the elderly on all aspects of general finance with a particular expertise in advising on long-term care fees funding options. Please visit www.neilgaylerco.co.uk for more information.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Lodders Solicitors LLP .