S2 Ep8 - Care, Capacity & Finances in Later Life: Your Questions Answered

In the second special FAQ edition of the #TVLawyer Podcast, Melinda Giles is back to answer your most-asked questions on later life care, mental capacity, financial exploitation and protecting vulnerable loved ones.Melinda has dedicated her career to protecting the legal rights of the elderly and vulnerable. With over 25 years of specialist experience guiding people through the often-complex and sensitive world of private client law, Melinda is the expert you can rely on for clear, straightforward answers on this important topic.Get the legal advice you need to protect your loved ones’ future with total assurance in this enlightening episode.In this episode, Melinda explains:How someone’s mental capacity is judged from a legal perspectiveHow a Lasting Power of Attorney or Court of Protection order can allow you to sell a loved one’s homeWhat the Court of Protection is, how it works, and when you may need itWhat you should do if you fear a loved one has become a victim of financial abuseIf your local council has the legal right to force a loved one into a care homeHow care home fees are determined and how much you could loseHow you should handle a family dispute about a loved one’s care