If you are in the unfortunate position whereby your loved one is losing or has lost the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, and you don’t think that they have a Power of Attorney in place, there are several...
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How to make an application for a Deputyship
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an agreement to protect either the financial or health interests of a person while they are still mentally competent. It can be used either whilst the applicant still has capacity, or after they...
Personal Injury Trusts – Protecting your future
Accidents can happen unexpectedly, changing our lives in an instant. Whether it’s a car accident, a workplace incident, or a medical negligence case, a personal injury can leave lasting physical, emotional, and financial implications. In such instances, receiving compensation for...
Personal Injury Trusts – What You Need To Know
Many people assume that a personal injury claim ends when the claimant receives their compensation. However, deciding what to do with this pay-out is an important, and often, daunting decision. The money may be intended to support the recipient for...
Osborne Morris & Morgan recognised in The Legal 500 UK Firms to Watch List
We are delighted to announce that for the first time, Osborne Morris & Morgan’s Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trust team have been recognised as a firm to watch in the 2023 Legal 500 UK Firms to Watch list....
Personal Injury Trust — Most frequently asked questions
Like any legal matter, PI trusts can be complex, so we have answered your personal injury trust most frequently asked questions.
Career Stories – Sheena Shah
Sheena shares her career journey, what she likes most about OM&M's culture and what advice she would give to someone looking to start a career in Court of Protection and Personal Injury Trusts.
How to apply for a Deputyship to the Court of Protection
** There is an updated article on How to make an application for a Deputyship here ** A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an agreement to protect the interests of a person who has lost their mental capacity. Ideally,...
What to do if a Deputy isn’t acting in a person’s financial best interests
What to do if you feel an appointed Deputy is failing to act in the person’s best interests.
What is a Lay Deputy?
A professional Deputy is appointed by the Court to make such decisions on their behalf and, in others, a “Lay Deputy” is appointed.
Personal Injury Trusts for children
Personal Injury trusts for children can safeguard their Personal Injury compensation, if your child has been in an accident.
Setting up a Personal Injury Trust during COVID: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you have suffered an injury and it was someone else's fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Here's our guide on setting up a Personal Injury Trust during COVID.
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