Trusts for Vulnerable People
Trusts are useful legal structures which allow for income and assets to be managed on behalf of a third party.
There are many different types of trust and these can be tailored to fit your requirements.
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Lauren McGurk
Senior Associate (TEP), Head of Cheltenham Older and Vulnerable Persons Team
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Clear, professional advice for your needs
Our team of professionals can support you with clear, helpful advice to find the right trust for your circumstances. We can provide initial advice about options, prepare trust documents and arrange registration with HMRC where appropriate.
Our specialist Older and Vulnerable Persons team are here to help if you are looking for a trust to protect and manage assets for a vulnerable beneficiary or if you are due to receive compensation after a personal injury claim.
We also have a dedicated Trust Corporation which can manage your trust as Trustee in appropriate circumstances.
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Services from our Older and Vulnerable Clients team
We specialise in the management of financial affairs and decision-making on behalf of vulnerable individuals, who often lack capacity to manage their own affairs through injury or disease, and the support of individuals under Lasting Powers of Attorney.
A need for care advice or support may arise over time or may be the result of a health problem that necessitates a stay in hospital. Getting the right advice at an early stage can help to ensure peace of mind.
Our team of Court of Protection specialists has the expertise to support you with a range of applications, whether you are looking to make an application to manage someone’s finances, need a declaration about what is in their best interests or whether you would like to become a deputy for personal welfare decisions.
Our team of professionals can support you with clear, helpful advice to find the right trust for your circumstances. We can provide initial advice about options, prepare trust documents and arrange registration with HMRC where appropriate.
Services from our Older and Vulnerable Clients team
We specialise in the management of financial affairs and decision-making on behalf of vulnerable individuals, who often lack capacity to manage their own affairs through injury or disease, and the support of individuals under Lasting Powers of Attorney.
A need for care advice or support may arise over time or may be the result of a health problem that necessitates a stay in hospital. Getting the right advice at an early stage can help to ensure peace of mind.
Our team of Court of Protection specialists has the expertise to support you with a range of applications, whether you are looking to make an application to manage someone’s finances, need a declaration about what is in their best interests or whether you would like to become a deputy for personal welfare decisions.
Our team of professionals can support you with clear, helpful advice to find the right trust for your circumstances. We can provide initial advice about options, prepare trust documents and arrange registration with HMRC where appropriate.
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