A Practical Guide to Elderly Law - 2nd Edition

<p>The Second Edition of this book continues to provide an accessible read for lawyers and people interested in the area of elderly law. It reflects the updated law including recent cases.</p><p><br></p><p>The new edition adds another chapter on Executors and how to effectively remove them together with more detail on the area of Trusts Probate Fraud and Undue Influence.</p><p><br></p><p>The book provides a number of practical tips to ensure that people are able to successfully navigate the complex and often demanding legal processes within this growing area of the law. It also covers other key topics including Will Validity Inheritance Law Lasting Power of Attorney Mediation (both law and practice) and Mental Capacity including the Court of Protection.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Justin Patten is a solicitor and mediator accredited by the Academy of Experts and founded Human Law in 2002. The firm deals a wide range of probate and inheritance issues including executor and trust problems and will validity legal cases.</p><p><br></p><p>Justin has also worked for Which? advising its members on elderly client issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REVIEWS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>'The first edition proves to be a 'very handy guide' for the Practitioner who advises the older client. The book covers a broad range of topics well.'</p><p>- LawSkills (read full review)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENTS</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Chapter One - Will Validity</p><p>Chapter Two - Inheritance Claims</p><p>Chapter Three - Executors - Challenging the Executor</p><p>Chapter Four - Removal of Executors</p><p>Chapter Five - Trusts</p><p>Chapter Six - Lasting Powers of Attorney</p><p>Chapter Seven - Mental Capacity</p><p>Chapter Eight - LPA Will and Probate Fraud</p><p>Chapter Nine - Mediation - Introduction and Law</p><p>Chapter Ten - Practical Use of Mediation for the Advisor and Client</p>