Office Of The Public Guardian Investigations – have you received a letter from the Office of the Public Guardian? Are you an Attorney or Deputy under a Lasting Power of Attorney who has been accused of making unlawful gifts? If so, here’s what you need to know… The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is […]
How to navigate the complex rules of ‘gifting money’ as an Attorney
“I wish someone had told me that being an Attorney meant more than just signing a couple of sheets of paper….” This is something we hear a lot from Attorneys who acted out of kindness, in agreeing to be named as such, when their relative made out a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) all those […]
When is a ‘gift’ not really a gift?
How to ensure you don’t fall foul of LPA rules and are not accused of financial abuse This week we’re going to take a look at the rules which govern the actions of an Attorney or Deputy when looking after the finances of a relative who has lost capacity. The rules on how money can […]