Pather Medico - Legal

07/05/2026

I attended a very informative medico-legal conference today, meeting several colleagues from a variety of specialities.

03/05/2026

Thank you Spencer West LLP for the recent referrals

30/04/2026

I would like to thank Queen Elizabeth Park Care Home for the recent referral 🙏

29/04/2026

Check out my latest blog post....

A property and financial affairs LPA usually authorises the attorney(s) to make decisions about the donor’s property and finances, subject to any restrictions or conditions in the LPA. Even where the LPA covers all financial matters, solicitors typically request a capacity assessment before sellin...

25/04/2026

21/04/2026

Thank you Karuna Manor Care Home for a lovely networking event

19/04/2026

My most recent blog post on LPA v deputyship

When to apply for lasting power of attorney A person must have mental capacity in order to create a lasting power of attorney (LPA). It is best to do it as early as possible in adulthood, particularly when major life decisions have been made e.g. marriage, purchasing a property etc . People sh

08/04/2026

My latest blog post which may be of interest to some solicitors and members of the public

A blog post on this topic was necessary because I routinely turn down requests for capacity assessments of young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems. Requests are received from both solicitors and members of the public. The reason I refuse the referrals is because my clinic

02/04/2026

I would like to wish my clients, their families and referring professionals a Happy Easter.

31/03/2026

This week my practice has taken me to Cardiff, Maldon and Hungerford.

28/03/2026

When prospective clients contact me regarding a capacity assessment required for another jurisdiction for selling a property 🏠 (for example) it is necessary to find out from a solicitor or court in that jurisdiction as to what exactly is required. Thank you 🙏