Blake Lapthorn is a member of the Solicitors for the Elderly National Association and can advise on most aspects of lasting powers of attorney and the Court of Protection, appointment of receiver, and benefit entitlement as and when required.   

We are able to advise on any of the following matters:

  • registration of lasting powers of attorney
  • appointment of receiver by the Court of Protection, either a member of family or partner of Blake Lapthorn
  • welfare benefits including attendance allowance and ‘free nursing care’
  • helping clients move from their homes to residential care including clearing and sale of home if necessary.

For further information or to talk to someone about issues relating to mental capacity, please contact a team member in the office nearest you:

Rachel Brooks, partner and head of Private Client Services group in our Portsmouth office on 023 9228 2714 or rachel.brooks@bllaw.co.uk.

James Antoniou, partner in our Oxford office on 01865 254286 or james.antoniou@bllaw.co.uk.

Martyn Thurston, partner in our Southampton office on 023 8085 7364 or martyn.thurston@bllaw.co.uk.

Douglas Smith, partner in our London office on 020 7814 5438 or douglas.smith@bllaw.co.uk

Alternatively, email our general enquiries helpdesk on privateclientinfo@bllaw.co.uk.