Whatever you decide about your future, it's important to involve a specialist solicitor for the elderly who will give you impartial advice and act in your best interest. We are members of Solicitors for the Elderly and can help you with a wide range of elderly legal services.
How Can We Help You with Our Elderly Legal Services?
Elderly legal services can be complex and confusing so timely advice is vital to avoid later complications. Our solicitors for the elderly can help you if:
- You want to get your affairs in order and write your Will.
- You want to make a living Will.
- You want to make a Lasting Power of Attorney.
- You are a relative/carer/deputy of an elderly person.
- You want to leave your home to your family as a gift.
- You want to leave your home to a charity as a gift.
- You need to prepare for long term care.
What Are the Solicitors for The Elderly Group?
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is a national organisation of lawyers, such as solicitors, barristers and legal executives, committed to providing and promoting high-quality legal services for older people, their family and carers. Sharon Richardson and Belinda-Jane Poulter based at our York office are Full Accredited members of SFE along with Emma Silkstone who is based at our Malton and Pickering offices and Bethany Worthy based at our Pickering office (covering Ryedale) who is a SFE Associate Member. Members of SFE have a wealth of experience within this key legal area and they are required to have spent a substantial amount of time working for elderly clients so you can be confident about the service you receive.
Advice may be about selling your home, making a Will or gifts or estate planning. Members can also offer guidance on immediate care insurance plans, funding long term care as well as contracts for care homes.
Other advice you can obtain from a member of SFE may include:
Please contact Sharon Richardson, Belinda-Jane Poulter or Bethany Worthy, all members of SFE, in our Private Client team for advice. You can speak to our specialist solicitors for the elderly in York, Malton, Selby or Pickering.