Elderly Legal Services

Legal processes are not straight forward and there is an increase in the reliance on technology. These factors can make undertaking any legal transaction particularly daunting and difficult for people of the older generation. Our experienced solicitors will explain the process and the options available clearly.

We offer advice tailored to the particular clients’ needs and circumstances so that they get the best service possible and a solution to suit them.

Mental capacity is an issue relevant to us all and our solicitors are used to dealing with vulnerable clients and their family members where the question of capacity arises. Our team always deal with matters in a practical and sensitive way.

Our office is easily accessible with onsite parking and ground floor meeting rooms.  If necessary, we are able to make home visits within a 5 mile radius of our office.

We can advise on how to manage your affairs if you should lose mental capacity during your lifetime the best way to structure Lasting Powers of Attorney and to build in protective measures against financial abuse.  We will assist with preparing and registering your Lasting Powers of Attorney for both finances and health.

We can help you plan how to distribute your estate through your Will, mitigate Inheritance Tax and to protect assets through the use of trusts after your death.

In the event a person has lost mental capacity, we can assist families with an application to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship order or a Statutory Will if the person is unable to make a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney.

We can advise on gifting assets or property and using trusts as well as care home fees.  No-one wants to think that their estate might be swallowed up in care fees. But there are so many schemes around it’s hard to tell what will genuinely help, and what the risks are.  We regularly advise clients who are worried about care fees. We can explain what your options are and the various pitfalls. Then you can make an informed decision about the way forward.

• We have been ranked as a Top Tier law firm by the Legal 500 for the last seven years, and Myerson is recognised as a Top 200 UK law firm.
• You will have access to Myerson's full Wills, Trusts, and Probate experts; we have a large team capable of meeting your deadlines.
• When dealing with estates, we never forget that we are dealing with a grieving family, so our solicitors are tactile when handling a deceased person's estate.
• Our Wills, Trusts and Probate lawyers understand that estate administration can be complex, particularly when disputes arise.
• Our Wills, Trusts, and Probate solicitors appreciate that every person's circumstances are different, and our clients have different attitudes to tax saving and the distribution of their estates, so we take the time to find the best way to achieve our client’s aims.
• Our holistic approach means we can spot potential tax-saving opportunities the client may need to know. We can also warn where the client's proposals may lead to unexpected tax liabilities.
• You will receive city-quality trusts, wills, and probate advice at regional prices.
• We provide a partner-led service to ensure you receive the best legal advice and commercially minded support.
• Our personal service will prioritise your best interests as we push to fulfil your and your loved one's wishes. We understand the depth of emotion that matters relating to final wishes can hold, so we provide expert advice, support, and understanding.
• Our full-service law firm operates from a one-site office, so our teams communicate effectively and efficiently, sharing their considerable expertise. We may consult with our family law and property law teams to maintain an efficient and complete service.
• Our Wills, Trusts and Probate team works closely with our contested wills solicitors to ensure you get expert legal advice from specialist solicitors.
• We use the latest technology to ensure that we are working as efficiently as possible, and that geographical distance is no bar to us from providing excellent client service.
• Look at the Myerson Promise for further benefits of working with us here.