by Julian PowellCourt clarifies use of public care funds in deputyship situations
Understanding how legal authority engages with public care funding is essential for anyone
by Julian PowellWho controls the funeral of the deceased?
This High Court judgement addresses a deeply emotional family dispute over the appropriate method of
by Julian PowellThe battle for dignity that ensues when love confronts reality
When medical reality clashes with deeply held personal convictions, the Court of Protection (CoP)
by Julian PowellThe boundary between moral promise and legally binding trust
When families mix affection, substantial financial contributions, and informal arrangements across
by Julian PowellCase marks the advent of a clear test for the capacity to marry
Navigating the legal definition of capacity to marry in the Court of Protection (CoP) involves
by Julian PowellWhen irreconcilable family conflict leads to the removal of executors
The High Court heard a bitterly contested probate dispute concerning adult siblings who had failed
by Julian PowellPerfectly forged signatures invalidate wills
A High Court judgement examines how a contested will, executed on Christmas Eve, was successfully
by Julian PowellDeputyship orders can protect vulnerable individuals in adult care
Navigating the transition from child to adult social care for an individual with complex needs
by Julian PowellCan the Court of Protection decide that costs are not paid by the estate?
When dealing with vulnerable relatives and estate planning, this case serves as a stark warning
by Julian Powell