PFS CPD Event - Lasting Powers of Attorney PFS session

Date: 18^th September 2019

Time: 8.00-bacon rolls, orange juice, tea/coffee

Session starts-8.15-10.15

Venue- The Kennford Room, Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, EX6 7UX.

Just off the A38, free parking.

Part 1. Lasting Powers of Attorney – the “Why” “What” and “How”

• Exploring both “Property & Finance” and “Health & Welfare” Lasting Powers of Attorney;

• The importance of ensuring that that you and your family prepare these documents emphasising the potential difficulties if they are not;

• Comparing the documents to the older Enduring Power of Attorney and the circumstances when they may no longer work as intended.

Part 2. Wills & Intestacy – the Pitfalls and Practicalities

• Exploring the dangers of homemade Wills, contested Wills and the risks of Intestacy;

• Practical Exercise – looking in detail at the taking of Will Instructions and ensuring that we ask the right questions of our clients.

Speakers Bio:

Catherine Murton

I came to private practice a little later than most, having been a Tribunal Officer for the Valuation Tribunal Service for fourteen years, advising lay tribunal members on the law in relation to Council Tax, Business Rates and Drainage Rates. I trained in Salcombe in South Devon and later moved back to my home town in Yeovil, where I have practised for ten years. I am proud to be the Head of the Private Client Team for Pardoes Solicitors that offers a friendly, professional service for those seeking advice on Will drafting, powers of attorney, estate administration, trusts and tax planning. Although free time seems rare, I enjoy relaxing at my caravan in North Devon with my partner and our crazy spaniel, Cara.

Adam Hillier

Originally a primary school teacher teaching 8/9 years old I retrained as a Private Client Solicitor twelve years ago attending the College of Law in Guildford.

I have lived and worked in the Bridport area of Dorset for the majority of my life and am now Head of the Bridport Office for Pardoes Solicitors.

I specialise in the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.

I am married with three young children and enjoy watching and participating in most sports. I am a keen runner and have ran The London Marathon twice before.