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Elderly Client Handbook, 6th Edition

Elderly Client Handbook, 6th Edition

Author: Caroline Bielanska; Martin Terrell; Gordon R. Ashton
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781784461294

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781784460228
Published In: October 2019
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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People in the UK are living longer than ever before, and older people make up an increasing proportion of the population.

It is estimated that by 2030 one in five of us will be aged 65 or over. The Elderly Client Handbook provides a range of information and guidance to help lawyers find solutions to the various legal and practical issues that arise when acting for older clients, their appointed attorney and deputies.

Reflecting the need of lawyers in this area to maintain an impressive generalist legal knowledge and keen problem-solving skills, this book brings together an array of leading experts to present a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the relevant law and practice.

This new edition has practical advice on the following recent developments:

the new SRA Standard and Regulations
updated Law Society Practice Notes
GDPR implications for clients, deputies and attorneys
Office of the Public Guardian Practice Notes including new guidance on gifts
NHS changes affecting provision of healthcare to older people
review of mental health legislation
liberty protection safeguards in the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019, and
all significant new case law

The Elderly Client Handbook will continue to be the essential source of practical advice and guidance for new and experienced practitioners.

1. Capacity and best interests decision-making
2. Acting for the elderly client
3. The elderly client practice
4. Managing the financial affairs of the elderly
5. Legal proceedings
6. The elderly client, Society and the law
7. Community care policies
8. Services in the community
9. Commissioning care
10. Provision of health care
11. Health and welfare decisions
12. Mental health legislation
13. Social security benefits
14. Local authority support
15. Other financial support
16. Financial matters
17. Housing
18. Gifts
19. Testamentary dispositions and trusts
20. Death