A son who used his mother's money while acting as her attorney has been ordered to pay over £207,000. He took £112,001.38 over five years. The criminal sentence was suspended — but the financial
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If you are searching for "being investigated by the OPG", "OPG investigation outcomes", or "punishment for power of attorney abuse UK", you are not alone. Most people only discover the full reach of the
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This guide explains your rights to receive faith-based care home funding from local authorities, and how to challenge refusals or funding caps using the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and Article 9 of
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Clients frequently ask us: "Is Misuse Of Power Of Attorney a criminal offence?" Yes, we encounter many cases where an Attorney's abuse of Power of Attorney constitutes a criminal offence. When someone agrees to
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"I am being investigated by OPG - What should I do?" If this applies to you, as OPG Investigation Specialist Solicitors, here are our Five Top tips if you receive a letter from the
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Legal Rights of Care Home Residents -a recent example of the law in action - Can a local authority put parents in different care homes? Summary David and Dianne Steene, experts in adult social
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At Steene Law Ltd we are often contacted by Attorneys who either have been or are in the process of being removed by the Office of the Public Guardian, having inadvertently breached the Mental
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On 10th of November 2021, the OPG confirmed that Attorneys and Deputies are finally entitled to see a Donor's medical records. This will help our clients who have been accused of not acting in
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