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Helping vulnerable people, whether that be family and/or friends, can be a very challenging and distressing time. It is very difficult to know what to do and where to look for help. We understand that managing this can be daunting and carries an unprecedented responsibility.

How we can help with safeguarding vulnerable people

Our team of experienced lawyers can help with the safeguarding of vulnerable people by advising on:

the creating or changing of wills and/or lasting powers of attorney;
financial planning for vulnerable people;
relations with the court of protection or the office of the public guardian;
relations with social services and care funding;
understanding the Mental Capacity Act 2005;
deputyship and relating issues;
arranging care;
protecting assets
paying for care; and
disputes relating to care.

How we’ve helped our clients

“Thank you for all your work, done with diligence, kindness and patience.”

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Chambers Legal Directory 2022

The lawyers at Paris Smith advise wealthy clients on a range of succession planning techniques including estate planning and trusts. The team also advises on tax planning.

Several sources praise the firm’s client service. One interviewee says: “They are very professional, the service feels very tailored and personal to clients.” Another source notes: “They are knowledgeable and responsive to client needs.“

Legal 500 Directory 2022

Paris Smith LLP’s expertise in the trusts and estate planning sphere sees it acting for a broad client base throughout Southampton and Winchester, including farmers, property investors, and business owners with significant assets. Practice head Elizabeth Power is well-versed in Court of Protection matters, and leads a team dedicated to safeguarding the interests of vulnerable people, while Nick Turner handles a range of tax planning and asset structuring matters for elderly clients. Isabel Deverill and William Hadley jointly lead the Winchester office, concentrating on wills and agricultural relief matters respectively. Winchester-based Jason Oliver leads the contentious probate and trusts disputes team, and often acts on behalf of clients at the High Court. All named lawyers are based in Southampton unless noted otherwise.

Sources say:

“Having worked with some of them for a number of years, they have been able to deal with any problems, with a background knowledge of the matter”
“Although the firm has grown tremendously over the 50 years I have known them, they still make you feel important no matter how small the problem is on which you are seeking their advice”
“They have great teams in place. I would happily recommend the Trusts and Estate and matrimonial teams to others”
“I believe the team at Paris Smith are brilliant in the way they treat vulnerable clients and families with honest and trustworthy advice”