Capacity – The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lunch will be available from 12.30pm, with the session starting at 1:00pm and expected to close at 2:00pm

Overview:

A session on the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney

Learning objectives:

By attending this event, delegates will be able to:

• Understanding the different types of Lasting Power of Attorney and why it is important to have them
• What is the court of protection & when do you need it
• Update on trusts and IHT and how this impacts your clients

Speaker Bio:

Jennie Kingham is a Senior Associate with Ellisons Solicitors, based at Wherstead Park in Ipswich. She has over 20 years’ experience in Private Client law, dealing with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate matters. Jennie heads up the Court of Protection team based in our Ipswich office, and holds a number of professional Attorneyship & Deputyship Appointments, acting for clients who lack capacity to manage their property and financial affairs. Her team is able to offer a huge breadth of knowledge and experience in this field and can assist with all aspects of advising those with, or caring for, people who struggle to administer their own affairs. Jennie has lived and worked in Ipswich for more than 20 years and has an extensive network of contacts in the local area.

Slides from this event are available to download below.