A member of both Solicitors for the Elderly and Action for Elder Abuse, James has the type of background which is ideally suited to assist elderly client’s with the many and varied types of advice required by them and to also deal with issues which are more contentious.
NHS Continuing Healthcare funding and Asset Protection Advice
James has a caseload covering advice on the difficult and topical issue of eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding and the retrospective recovery of such fees where people have been wrongly screened out. Asset protection is another specialist area where he advises and puts in place lasting powers of attorney, living Wills and Trusts. The later includes both Will trusts and Lifetime trusts to assist and protect both individuals and their families from the ravages of the state and for the benefit of themselves and their loved one’s. With a sound knowledge of Property and Housing law, James looks to ensure that the family home is protected as best as possible for the benefits of a surviving Spouse or Partner and of course future generations.
Hot topic!
Offering honest, pragmatic and timely advice, James’ overall experience of both planning and dealing with situations where things have gone wrong leaves him ideally placed to provide comprehensive advice in this area. Alive to this need for planning he always recommends taking early advice. Although he deals with the situation where perhaps plans did not quite work or where nothing was put in place, James is a strong advocate of putting measures in place to prevent unnecessary cost and heartache.
Being part of a growing team, James can advise on the new Care Act 2014 and the CAP on how much you allegedly should have to spend on your care costs. What counts towards this £72,000 CAP? How do you get into the system to start the CAP running and when does it all start? What are Personal Budgets and what does that mean for you as a carer or someone considering the care provision of a loved one?
Andrew Douglas who heads up abdcare says:-
“James brings to the department a much needed additional resource given the demand there is for advice on this very hot topic. James’s skill set will both compliment the department and provide much valued assistance to our elderly client base and their loved one’s.”
An initial free appointment
For a free appointment and to find out answers to the questions that need answering please contact James at james.trescothick-martin@awdrys.co.uk or call on 0800 072 8636. The team has offices In Marlborough, Royal Wootton Basset, Devizes & Chippenham. Alternatively visit our website www.abdcare.co.uk
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