Legal Services For Older People

Elderly woman and daughter

Life doesn’t always go to plan. But planning can help.

Hugh James recognise that you want peace of mind.

You don’t want to leave matters to your family or friends.

You need to know that your affairs are taken care of.

Common concerns for older people

Hugh James have years of experience in dealing with a variety of concerns which older people face including:

Managing your finances
Protecting your assets
Selling your home
Releasing money from your home to pay for a care home
Paying for care
Claiming money back for care home fees
Writing your will
Making a gift or legacy
Creating a lasting power of attorney, deputy orders
Gaining access to your grandchildren
Your legal rights

We also assist elderly people who have suffered :

a fall and broken bones
discrimination on account of age
abuse in a nursing home

For expert and trustworthy assistance contact Hugh James.

We offer an easy to access service to help you to understand when legal help may be necessary.

For nursing care enquiries you can have a free consultation with one of our friendly trusted advisers who will listen to your situation and explain how we can help you.

We will let you know how much it will cost to proceed with the advice you have been given so there will be no unexpected legal bills.

Hugh James services for older people

Buying or selling a home
Making the process clear and as smooth as possible.

Estate Planning

Make the best use of Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax planning

Family and relationships
Advice from a dedicated Family Law team.

Paying for Care

Helping you to find the finances for your old age

Personal injury
Accidents happen – but you may be able to claim compensation.

Powers of Attorney

Empower a trusted friend or relative to make decisions about your welfare

Probate

Appoint Hugh James to take care of your affairs

Protection of Assets

Ensure your assets are protected for your children

Rights at work
Make sure your rights at work are legally respected.

Write a Will
One of the most important things you can do for your family.

Hugh James legal experience

We have a large, diverse and experienced Wills and Probate team who specialise in all matters relating to the protection of assets and personal welfare.

Working nationwide, our specialist solicitors offer straightforward and practical advice with sensitivity and care.

Our solicitors work with each client individually to provide the highest level of advice to ensure the best provisions are made for you and your family now and in the future.

Our nursing care team is regarded as one of the leading firms of solicitors who has an experience and specialist team in the niche area continuing healthcare. It is a specialist service offered by Hugh James to represent individuals (or the estate of those who have died) in challenging current and retrospective decisions to refuse NHS funded continuing healthcare to long-term nursing home residents. We currently act for over 750 clients from both England and Wales, including instructions on behalf of elderly people in care homes, hospitals and estates. In the last 24 months, we have sucessfully recovered over £5 million in wrongly paid nursing home fees as well as saving of future fees.

Our personal injury team lawyers are accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

We are the personal injury experts who always have our clients at heart. Our expertise and experience in this area enable us to win cases which other lawyers would not pursue.

Let Hugh James help you! We will provide you with sensitive and trustworthy advice that will make a difference.