Elderly Client Handbook
The Law Society (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 17. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
616 pages
978-1-78446-022-8 (ISBN)
Description
Life expectancy in the UK has been growing steadily. It is predicted that, by 2020, almost half the adultpopulation will be over 50.This book provides up-to-date information and guidance to help lawyers find solutions to the various legaland practical issues that arise when acting for elderly clients.Reflecting the need of lawyers in this area to maintain an impressive generalist knowledge and keenproblem-solving skills, the Elderly Client Handbook brings together an array of leading experts to presenta comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the relevant law and practice.This edition has practical advice on the following recent developments:* Care Act 2014* Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014* Welfare Reform Act 2012* case law on mental capacity* revised forms and procedures for LPAsThe Elderly Client Handbook will continue to be an essential source of practical advice and guidance fornew and experienced practitioners.
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Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78446-022-8 (9781784460228)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Caroline Bielanska | Martin Terrell
Elderly Client Handbook
Book
10/2009
4th Edition
The Law Society
€105.42
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Person
Caroline Bielanska is a solicitor, TEP, consultant, trainer and author. She is the former Chief Executive ofSolicitors for the Elderly.
Content
1. Capacity and best interests decision-making; 2. Acting for the elderly client; 3. The elderly client practice;4. Managing the financial affairs of the elderly; 5. Legal proceedings; 6. The elderly client, Society and thelaw; 7. Community care policies; 8. Services in the community; 9. Commissioning care; 10. Provision ofhealth care; 11. Health and welfare decisions; 12. Mental health legislation; 13. Social security benefits;14. Local authority support; 15. Other financial support; 16. Financial matters; 17. Housing; 18. Gifts;19. Testamentary dispositions and trusts; 20. Death.