Finances – Wills & Trusts

This guide for families about finances covers benefits, Appointeeship, banking, lasting power of attorney and court-appointed deputyship. It’s a really comprehensive guide and we are really pleased that Emma from our management team was able to contribute to the contents of the guide.

Appointeeship – Information and guidance from the government website about becoming an appointee for someone claiming benefits.

United response have produced a set of free guides with explanations for all things finance and money related.

Wills and Trusts Service

If someone with a learning disability has an inheritance left directly to them, it could lead to the loss of their means-tested benefits and support package.

Setting up a discretionary trust can give them financial security and help them to do the things they love.

Mencap provide free seminars for families with information and guidance from a solicitor who specialises in this complex area of law. From their website you can also download a free guide.