Deputyship

Should an individual lose their mental capacity through an illness, or have a serious brain injury, then another person (usually a family member or a friend) can apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed "deputy" to take charge of the individual's property and financial affairs.

The deputy can deal with the individual's house, bank account, savings and other investments.

There are directions from the court on how to do this, and you must keep a record of how you manage the finances on behalf of the individual. Our lawyers have a wealth of experience dealing with the Court of Protection, and are here to provide advice and guidance in this area.

You may be concerned about decisions that someone else is making on behalf of a loved one, or perhaps you are worried that a relative is no longer able to manage their own affairs. If this is the case, you can ask the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy to ensure that decisions are made in the individual’s best interests.

Our Court of Protection lawyers are committed to protecting the interests of vulnerable people and their families. You can talk to us in complete confidence, and our free initial assessment promise means that you can get answers to your immediate questions quickly and easily. If you would like to find out how we can help you to use the Court of Protection to protect yourself or a loved one, please contact us on 020 8771 5254

Wills and Probate

Our private client team can help you tick off those items on your legal life admin list. Whether it’s making your Will, setting up a lasting power of Attorney or handling estate administration, our friendly and experienced team can guide you through all the options and ensure that you and your family are prepared for whatever life brings.

Deputyship

Elderly Client Services

Amphlett Lissimore offers a holistic and caring approach to giving specialist elderly client advice. Our experienced lawyers are on hand to help and give guidance to older people, their families and carers.

Inheritance and Tax Planning

Planning ahead for when you die allows you to set out clearly who should get what from your estate. Amphlett Lissimore can help you think through your plans and their financial impact. Our aim is to ensure that your loved ones are cared for when you no longer can.

Lasting Power of Attorney

The benefits of writing a will are widely recognised. In doing so, you make provision for concluding your affairs after death. But what if you lose mental capacity before death? Your financial affairs and health and welfare needs will need to be managed by someone during your lifetime before your Will comes into effect. How can you ensure that your affairs will be managed correctly?

Making your will

A will is a document that allows you to pass on your assets to benefit others, giving you control over what happens to your money, possessions and property after you die. At Amphlett Lissimore, our team of experienced Private Client lawyers will discuss all of your options with you and ensure that you have a valid Will that reflects your wishes should the worst happen.

Probate and Estate Administration

When someone dies leaving money or property, there’s often a lot of work involved to settle their affairs. It can all be a bit overwhelming, especially when you are grieving - There's no need to wait until after the funeral to make the initial contact, and there may be advice or reassurance we can give you early on.

Please contact our private client team on 020 8771 5254, we are always happy to help.

Trusts

For many people, trusts are a useful way to assist in tax planning and to preserve assets. There are various types of trusts and they can be created during your lifetime, or by your will.

Team Members

Akilah McEwen

Partner | Head of Private Client

Crystal Palace

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Adele McCabe

Chartered Legal Executive

West Wickham, Crystal Palace

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Katie Brett

Chartered Legal Executive

Bromley

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Katrina Reid

Paralegal

Crystal Palace, West Wickham

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Shelagh O’Connell

Probate assistant

Crystal Palace

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News and media

News
- Welcoming clients back to our offices
  Posted on July 19, 2021
  With restrictions easing, we wanted to let you know what to expect as a client of Amphlett Lissimore.
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  Posted in: coronavirus, lockdown
- National lockdown and our services to you
  Posted on January 12, 2021
  A message from Toni Wensley, Partner at Amphlett Lissimore on how our services will continue throughout this third Lockdown.
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  Posted in: coronavirus, lockdown
- England's Winter Lockdown
  Posted on November 5, 2020
  In line with the Government's new national lockdown measures, all of our offices are now closed to clients.
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Blog
- Why you should consider a Lasting Power of Attorney
  Posted on September 25, 2019
  Katie Brett, a Chartered Legal Executive in our Wills & Probate department, talks to us about the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney and how the BBC’s Holby City highlighted this recently.
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  Posted in: Lasting Power of Attorney, Deputyship, Private Client
- LPAs - More important than your Will?
  Posted on September 9, 2019
  Could sorting your Lasting Powers of Attorney actually be more important than writing a Will? Shanaz Niazi and Judith Hurle, both Wills Executives at our West Wickham office, discuss the merits of obtaining Lasting powers of Attorney sooner rather than later.
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  Posted in: Lasting Power of Attorney, Private Client
- Dementia Tax
  Posted on April 9, 2018
  PAYING for care home fees in later life is a great concern for many people in their 50s. So much so, that when Prime Minister Theresa May announced plans for a Dementia Tax in last year’s Tory manifesto, it sparked panic among those who feared they would lose their homes.
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  Posted in: Private Client, Dementia, Lasting Power of Attorney, Deputyship

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