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Wills, Probate, Care Home Planning and Power of Attorney

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Start date: 25th Sep 2024

Time: 18:30 - 20:30

Cost: £75

Day: Wednesday

Duration: 6 weeks

Tutor: Helen Forster

Course code: 24AU124

Please contact us for availability

The costs of care are escalating rapidly, and many clients are concerned that their assets will be significantly depleted by the time their loved ones inherit.

Families always need to consider what can be done to help protect assets as far as possible. The answer to this question relies upon a sound understanding of the tax, wills and care regime, and how it works.

There are several routes that can be taken, and you should be provided the relevant information to be able to decide upon the best route forward.

This course will steer you through the minefield of legal jargon and will cover:-

  • The current care regime
  • The new care regime coming into force
  • Lifetime gifting rules
  • Wills and Lifetime Care Planning
  • The tax regime
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • An introduction to Probate administration
  • Asset Protection

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Helen Forster

Helen Forster

I am a solicitor and Trusts and Estates Practitioner. Since qualifying in 2009, I have specialised in Wills, Probate, Trusts, Tax and Court of Protection matters, and I am a Dementia Champion with Age UK, a member for Solicitors for the Elderly and also a member of STEP (The Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners).

My other work includes seminars, lecturing and training throughout the Country with institutions such as regional Law Societies and MBL Seminars Limited, as well as providing in house training on a number of subjects.

Over my career I have been highly commended twice in the Yorkshire Legal Awards, as well as receiving an award for second place in the Modern Law Awards 2016 in the category of “Rising Star” in England and Wales. HTF Legal has recently won an award in the Retirement Planning Awards as best Wills and Probate Solicitor in Yorkshire in 2022

In my spare time, I like to go rock-climbing or cycling. I am also currently learning ballroom dancing and enjoy handicrafts and chocolate making!

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