Powers of attorney - common concerns and difficult situations amongst families
 
   
 
Powers of attorney - common concerns and difficult situations amongst families




In 2016 the Office of the Public Guardian registered around 80,000 new powers of attorney. Many solicitors are asked to prepare powers of attorney for their clients and this seminar will address some of the common concerns and problems which can arise both before and after power of attorney is completed.

This webinar will be of interest to solicitors and paralegals who take instructions on powers of attorney or who are asked to advise family members on the obligations imposed on attorneys by the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 as amended.
 
During this webinar David McClements, a partner in Russel + Aitken and vice convenor of the Law Society’s Mental Health and Incapacity committee, will explain what guidance is presently available to solicitors and their clients and explore some scenarios which will highlight how potential problems may be avoided or diminished. The session will be split into the following sections:
 
  1. Taking instructions on the terms of the power of attorney
  2. Available guidance and the principles
  3. Perspectives from the solicitor, the grantor and the attorney
  4. A discussion of case studies

Why should I tune in?
Learn about:
  • The importance of drafting in respect of powers of attorney.
  • The relevance of the guidance in matters relating to dealing with vulnerable clients.
  • How you might respond in your present practice to the scenarios which will be discussed.


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This webinar is relevant to all levels of knowledge in this area.
 
Speaker
David McClements
Russel + Aitken LLP
David McClements studied at and graduated from Edinburgh University. His career started at R+A Denny, but after working elsewhere for a few years returned in 1995 and he has been a partner since 1998.  David has a particular interest in Mental Health and Incapacity Law and is presently a member of the Law Society's Mental Health and Disability Sub Committee and was a council member of the Law Society of Scotland for 11 years.

David is a Board member of Alzheimer Scotland and Chairman of Falkirk & District Mental Health Association. David also deals with a variety of conveyancing transactions and advises on Wills and Powers of Attorney and can assist in the administration of Estates.
 
 
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