Simply.Law can help you make contact with a solicitor for wills who can help you ensure your objectives and rights under this challenging and sometimes distressing area of the law.
Whether you need a will, need to consider your inheritance tax obligations or are looking to the Office of the Public Guardian or Court of Protection to ensure clarity on a difficult matter, get in touch with Simply.Law today to find the specialist who is suited to your circumstances.
Office of the Public Guardian
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is the body in England and Wales responsible for protecting the assets and financial affairs of people who lack mental capacity, whether through dementia, traumatic injury or some other circumstance. It is an executive agency working on behalf of the Ministry of Justice and was created in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
It is important to contact a solicitor for wills if you require help from the Office of the Public Guardian with any of issues that fall under the organisation’s remit. According to GOV.UK these include the following:
- Taking action where there are concerns about an attorney or deputy
- Registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney, so that people can choose who they want to make decisions for them
- Maintaining the public register of deputies and people who have been given lasting and enduring powers of attorney
- Supervising deputies appointed by the Court of Protection, and making sure they carry out their work in line with Mental Capacity Act
Simply.Law, ensuring you get more for less
Simply.Law exists so that it can put you in contact with the legal practitioner who is right for you and your circumstances. It is a free service and puts you in control of choosing the best legal representation for your needs.
Our solicitors for wills can help you ensure that your interests and objectives are fully considered when looking to engage the Office of the Public Guardian or Court of Protection.
When you come to Simply.Law, our priority is always to find you the right solicitor. Let us help you make contact with a wills solicitor today.
