...common error we see is in appointment types – for example, appointing joint and several attorneys, then instructing them all to make decisions. You need to appoint joint for some,...
...on this role. All these professionals will make a charge to the donor for their services. Stepping down in your role is permanent, so if you’re unable to act for...
...and attorneys will see a scanned image of instructions and preferences. They can check the detail before giving a secure access code to an organisation, for example a bank or...
...the Ministry of Justice, Sir Richard Heaton KCB said: Alan, you’ve been a wise, expert, calm and friendly colleague for many years. Thank you for all you have done for...
...by the National Mental Capacity Forum (NMCF). For instance, Birmingham NHS has created a video on the MCA principles aimed at people with hearing impairment. In another example, a local...
On 14 December 2016 we held our second event for stakeholders and partners, with the theme ‘Planning for the future – meeting the needs of our ageing population’. People from...
...deputies information for prospective deputies information for existing deputies OPG’s role in relation to the judgment Here are some of the key changes existing deputies should know: deputies are expected...
...her stepmother lost capacity to make decisions for herself at a young age, Jennie became aware of the importance of planning for the future. Here, Jennie tells us about her experiences...
Last autumn, we held our third annual event for stakeholders and partners. For the first time we held three different events around England and Wales – London, Cardiff and Leeds....
...deputy forms easier for everyone to fill in. And finally... The new deputy forms are now ready for deputies to use and we’ll be publishing them on 1 March 2016....