Private Client

Join our fantastic panel of speakers for the chance to hear the latest developments in practice and law in this Important area. This in depth virtual conference will provide the delegate with a unique blend of insights from Fiona Brown, the Public Guardian, the ex-Public Guardian, Sandra McDonald and various other solicitors and other professionals involved in helping advise in this field.

Speakers include: Fiona Brown, the Public Guardian, Sandra McDonald, Ex-PG Ltd, Claire Currie, 1st Legal Ltd, Richard Libberton, Thomson Cooper.

The virtual conference will cover topics such as:-

Office of the Public Guardian update

New practices including new declaration forms for guardianships

The role of the Accountant of Court

Powers of Attorney - getting a robust and efficient deed

Operating a financial guardianship

Incorporating the UNCRPD requirements into practice

Managing conflict

Estate planning and succession with incapable or vulnerable beneficiaries

Financial vulnerability issues

Personal Finance Society’s Financial Vulnerability Taskforce initiative and Charter

Assessment of capacity

Deprivation of liberty issues