Older and Vulnerable Client Handbook

Caroline Bielanska is a solicitor, trainer and author, and a member of STEP. She is the former chief executive of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. The Association of Lifetime Lawyers is an independent, national organisation of lawyers, such as solicitors, barristers and chartered legal executives, who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.

• Part A: The Legal FrameworkCapacity and best interests decision-makingActing for the older clientThe older client practiceManaging financial affairsLegal proceedingsThe older and vulnerable client, society and the lawPart B: Welfare and Medical TreatmentSocial care policiesCare and support servicesCommissioning careProvision of healthcareHealth and welfare decisionsMental health legislationPart C: Finance and BenefitsSocial security benefitsLocal authority financial supportOther financial supportFinancial mattersPart D: Inheritance and DeathGiftsTestamentary dispositions and trustsDeath

Review of previous edition of Elderly Client Handbook, 6th editionThe clear advantage of a practitioner-author team is that the reader is confident the Handbook contains information you want or need to know, practical tips and clear links to further sources. Sophie O’Connell is a Partner at Wolferstans LLP and a member of the Private Client Section committee.