David Sinclair
David Sinclair
Elderly Matters

"Being a director of Solicitors for the Elderly I appreciate the needs and concerns of my clients and the specialist advice sometimes they require. I enjoy meeting clients and strive to give them a personal service with a smile."

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Jill Sinclair
Jill Sinclair
Elderly Matters

"If you are looking for an experienced Solicitor who values older people; a solicitor who is caring, patient, sympathetic and professional, then this is me."



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elderly Client Matters

Whatever you decide about your future, it's important to involve a specialist Solicitor who will give you impartial advice and act in your best interest. Our care and legal system is complex and confusing so timely advice is vital to avoid later complications.

The most common specialist areas we give advice on are:-

Powers of attorney

A Power of Attorney allows you to give authority to another person (the attorney) to handle your finances and/ or make health and welfare decisions on your behalf. You must have mental capacity to give the power.

Court of Protection

The Court of Protection supervises and makes orders for the management of property and financial affairs of people who are mentally incapacitated, where they have not made an Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney. The court can also make welfare and medical decisions, where necessary. We can assist in the application to appoint a deputy, and getting appropriate orders form the court to deal with assets as well as making a will or gift for the person who lacks mental incapacity. We can also act as a professional deputy if required.

Living Wills

You can make an advance directive of what medical treatment you want or do not want in the event you are later unable to communicate your wishes.

Long Term Care

Arranging and funding long term care is complex. Whether you remain in your own home or move into sheltered or care home accommodation, you may qualify for financial assistance. This may be by way of welfare benefits, social funding from social services and health care, funded by the NHS.

Gifts

Many people believe that by giving away their wealth, they can avoid paying for care. Any proposed gift needs careful consideration of the benefits, risks and implications on any future liability for care. It is dangerous to make a gift without getting the right advice as you may find that you are denied state funding at the time you most need it.

Solicitors with a difference:-

· Fixed Fees
· Free initial consultation
· Same day appointments (so far as possible)
· All letters, emails and phone calls dealt with personally and quickly
· Free home visits locally (where your circumstances require)

David's profile

Is a Partner at the firm. He is a Solicitor and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a National Director of Solicitors for the Elderly. Last year he was shortlisted for Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards 2009.

Jill Sinclair's profile

Is a Partner in the firm. She is a Solicitor and Notary and has over 25 years experience working in Wills, Trusts, Probate, Powers of Attorney, Older Client Matters, Conveyancing, Agricultural Law. Up until a few years ago she was a Partner in the firm of Gould and Swayne of Street and Glastonbury for nearly 20 years. She is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly.



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