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March 28, 2024

An Introduction to Private Client Law

Lasting Powers of Attorney

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There may be a time when you can no longer make or communicate your own decisions. Having a lasting power of attorney in place can save considerable time and costs if the worst should happen – so it’s worth considering now. A power of attorney is a legal document that appoints someone – your ‘attorney’ – to make decisions on your behalf. 

James McMullan, Partner & Head of Private Client at RIAA Barker Gillette UK, will present an insightful webinar on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and their use for business purposes. James will provide practical insights to empower you to make informed decisions about your future.

Date

Friday, 26 April 2024 between 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Discussion points

  • Guide on Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
  • Why should we have an LPA in place?
  • What types of LPA appointments are there?
  • Who should you appoint as your attorneys?
  • How do LPAs become valid?
  • Benefits of having a health and care decision LPA
  • Duties and responsibilities of an attorney under an LPA

Who is this private client law webinar for?

Middle-income families and individuals, HNWIs and company directors/shareholders.

Format

Zoom Live Q&A
Speaker: James McMullan | Partner & Head of Private Client at RIAA Barker Gillette UK
Moderator: Cacy Neilson | Head of Employment & Immigration at Dragon Argent

Catch up

If you missed James’ first webinar, in which James answered some fundamental questions and provided practical insights to empower people to make informed decisions about their future and the legacy they leave behind, you can catch up here.

If you have any private client law queries, speak to James McMullan today.

Note: This article is not legal advice; it provides information of general interest about current legal issues.

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    “Patrick was excellent, responded quickly and gave concise, clear advice. He made the process very straightforward.” Employment

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    “Victoria and her team steered us through the fine print of the transaction calmly and clearly and helped us achieve the desired outcome despite the complexities of the deal”. Corporate and commercial

  • Kate C, April 2024
    “Very helpful in a very stressful situation. Patrick and the team were very helpful during my redundancy process and whilst I didn’t have to pursue any legal action their advice was timely and crucial in my decision making process.”

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