Elderly client work is a general term used to describe the wide range of legal
services required by the older client. In addition to the preparation of wills,
the older client may also need advice on issues of mental capacity and consent,
Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection Receivership and Deputyship and Advance
Decisions (living wills). One particular area of concern to the older client is
the funding of care, whether long term planning or the need for immediate
advice on the entitlement to local authority funding, NHS continuing care and
disability benefit entitlement.
Specialists
Gareth is a partner in the firm and qualified as a solicitor in 1993. He is a
member of Solicitors for the Elderly and has considerable experience of working
with older clients, having previously worked as a social worker prior to
entering the legal profession.
Roger qualified as a solicitor in 1978 and has extensive experience of the
problems facing many elderly people.
Julie qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and has been a member of Solicitors for
the Elderly since 2004.
John joined the firm as a consultant in 2001. He had previously been a sole
practitioner in Colwyn Bay. Elderly client work has been one of his specialisms
throughout his career as a solicitor, since qualifying in 1976.
