Ashby

01530 414111

Leicester

0116 2551901

Coalville

01530 834466

Melbourne

01332 863810

Powers of Attorney

Rebecca Abraham

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document by which you appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you on matters of health and finances if you are not able to manage yourself.

The document will be prepared and then registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).

There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney – one for financial decisions and one for heath and care decisions.

There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:

This document gives the person of your choice the ability to manage your day to day financial matters including your bank account, investments, paying bills and even selling your house.

You can include any directions to help guide your Attorneys as to how you want things dealt with (i.e.) business matters.

Once registered this type of Lasting Power of Attorney can be used straight away so that your chosen Attorneys can help you immediately.

This document gives the person or your choosing the ability to make decisions about your medical treatment, including life sustaining treatment and social care issues (i.e.) residential care needs.

This document can only be used when you no longer have the capacity to make decisions regarding your care needs and medical treatment.

Enduring Powers of Attorney were the documents used prior to the introduction of Lasting Powers of Attorney to help make decisions about property and money.

Although new Enduring Powers of Attorney cannot be made, we can assist in the registration of existing ones which were made before the law changed.

If you lose mental capacity and have no Lasting Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney someone will need to get a Court Order to be appointed as “Deputy” to deal with your finances. This is a more expensive and time consuming process.

The best option is always to plan ahead and ensure that you have the taken the steps necessary to enable your chosen attorney(s) to make decisions and act on your behalf in the event that you are unable to manage yourself.

We can guide you through the preparation and registration of your Lasting Power of Attorney so that you have peace of mind going forward.

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Matthew Needham

Solicitor and LLP Member

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Rebecca Taylor

Solicitor, LLP Member and Associate Member of Solicitors for the Elderly

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Philippa Crane

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

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Laura Doherty

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

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Leanne Cooper

T.E.P, Trust and Estate Practitioner, Solicitor and LLP Member

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T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

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Office Locations

Ashby

  • 30 South Street
    Ashby de la Zouch
    LE65 1BT
  • 01530 414111
  • 01530 417022
  • office hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Leicester

  • 24 De Montfort Street
    Leicester
    LE1 7GB
  • 0116 2551901
  • 0116 4298973
  • office hours: 9:15am - 5:00pm

Coalville

  • 21 - 25 London Road
    Coalville
    LE67 3JB
  • 01530 834466
  • 01530 810886
  • office hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Melbourne

  • The Loft
    7a Market Place Melbourne
    Derbyshire DE73 8DS
  • 01332 863810
  • office hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

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Matthew Needham

Solicitor and LLP Member

I head the Private Client Team and my work involves advising clients on establishing effective inheritance tax solutions to include wills, trusts, administration of estates, deeds of variation and family trusts. I also advise on alternative commercial arrangements in order to maximise the inheritance tax reliefs available.

I am a Corporate Member of Crane And Walton LLP and qualified as a Solicitor in May 1994.

Rebecca Taylor

Solicitor, LLP Member and Associate Member of Solicitors for the Elderly

I am a Solicitor advising on Private client matters including; Wills, Administration of Estates, Court of Protection applications, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Elderly Client issues and Tax Planning matters. I also have experience in dealing with transfers of property, including Assents and Declarations of Trust.

I qualified as a Solicitor in January 2004.

Philippa Crane

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

I have over ten years post-qualified experience and specialise in wills, trusts and probate. 

I advise a wide range of clients on their wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, providing tailored advice in relation to inheritance tax and estate planning for each client’s individual circumstances. 

I assist clients with all elements of estate administration, from probate applications and intestacy to complex inheritance tax matters, post-death variations and estate income and capital gains tax. I have a thorough knowledge of trust law and advise clients on all aspects of trust creation, taxation and administration. 

I am a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. 

Laura Doherty

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

I advise on matters regarding the drafting of Wills, Administration of Estates, Court of Protection applications, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Elderly Client issues and Tax Planning matters. I also have experience in dealing with property transactions to include, Assents, Transfers and Severance of Tenancies.

I am a Member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners.

I qualified as a Solicitor in August 2013.

Leanne Cooper

T.E.P, Trust and Estate Practitioner, Solicitor and LLP Member

I have worked within the private client department of Crane and Walton LLP for over 17 years and have a wealth of experience and knowledge of private client law and procedure. 

I specialise in the administration of estates, drafting and interpreting Wills,  drafting Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications. I also advise clients on trust issues relating to trust administration as well as private client taxation involving inheritance tax, capital gains and income tax.

I offer a professional and supportive service to my clients, providing clear and concise legal advice. 

I am a full member of STEP and cross qualified from a FILEX to a solicitor in August 2021. 

Rebecca Abraham

T.E.P, Solicitor and LLP Member

I have over 13 years of post-qualified experience in private client law and advise on all areas of estate and Inheritance Tax planning and administration including the drafting and interpretation of Wills, creation and management of Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Probate and administration of estates including complex and taxable estates and post death variations.

I work with a wide range of clients with differing needs and backgrounds including high net worth individuals but always with the aim of providing legal solutions tailored to their individual concerns and requirements.

I am a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.