oliver, Author at Capacity Vault

Parliament passes Bill enabling digital LPAs

By oliver | October 8, 2023 |

The Powers of Attorney Bill went through parliamentary assent without amendment on 14 September 2023. It awaits royal assent. The Bill received government support following a consultation in 2021. The consultation showed the necessity for legislation to introduce a fully digital lasting power of attorney (LPA). This bill will allow substantial changes to the procedure…

Greater control and greater responsibility for solicitors

By oliver | June 1, 2022 |

The recent case of Hughes v Pritchard [2022] EWCA Civ 386 (read the whole case here) brings some clarity to the rules around testamentary capacity and wills. The Court of Appeal have given extra weight to the testimony of a qualified legal professional when preparing wills. The good news is that the Courts seem increasingly…

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