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Jennifer Melly law is a firm which specialises in private client work particularly in the area of elderly client law. The firm deals with Wills, Powers of Attorney, Funeral Plans, Court of Protection, Trusts and Estates, Long Term Care Planning, Property Transactions, Tax Advice, Will Disputes, Agricultural and Rural Affairs. The firm aims to provide an efficient and friendly service, whilst also being approachable and putting clients at ease. The firm has experienced lawyers who are specialists in their fields and strive to provide a high level of service.

Instructions can be taken in Welsh if required. Jennifer Melly has been in practise in Neath for over twenty six years and started her own business in October 2011. Jennifer has built up an excellent reputation in the field of Trusts, Wills and all aspects of private client work, not only in Neath but in Cardiff, South Wales and England.

Both Cardiff and Neath offices of Jennifer Melly Law are designed with clients’ needs in mind and are accessible for both able and less able clients. Both of the bright and modern offices are located in the central commercial areas of Cardiff and Neath town centres, and are situated conveniently between the train and bus stations. We are happy to visit clients in their own homes if this is more convenient.

Useful Legal Articles

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Trusts and Wills for Disabled or Vulnerable beneficiaries

When preparing a will or putting assets into trust, consideration must be given to the potential beneficiaries and whether it is appropriate for the assets to go to them outright.

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Acting as a Professional Attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney or Professional Deputy under the Court of Protection

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are documents which can be prepared to legally appoint a person or persons to manage the finances and make decisions for someone who is unable to do so for themselves. Preparing an LPA while fit and well enables a person to choose who would act as their attorney or attorneys.

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Will Aid

If you die without having made a Will your wishes will not be taken into account and your estate will pass according to set rules called the rules of intestacy.

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Who Needs Power of Attorney?

When considering the future people often think of making a will or putting in place a funeral plan. But often what is more important is to consider how your affairs can be managed while you’re still here.

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The Importance of Making Lasting Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document you can prepare to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf.

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The importance of having a Will

What is a Will?

A Will is a legal document which allows you to decide who receives your assets after you die and states who you would like to administer your estate i.e. your executors. It can also cover other issues such as funeral wishes, the appointment of guardians for young children and provision for pets to name but a few.

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Making decisions for people with dementia

There are over 800,000 people in the UK suffering from dementia and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 governs how decisions are made for those with dementia and other mental health conditions.

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Dementia and the use of Powers of Attorney and the Court of Protection

It is estimated that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men over the age of 55 will develop dementia during their lifetime. With this in mind, at Jennifer Melly law when advising on the preparation of Wills we also suggest that people consider planning for their lifetime and the possibility that they may need help to make decisions and/ or manage their affairs during their latter years.

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Inheritance Tax Planning during your lifetime or on death

If at the time of your death you have an estate over the nil-rate band (currently 325,000) or if you have made substantial gifts in the seven years prior to your death, then Inheritance Tax…

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When a loved one dies

Losing someone close to you is a very difficult experience and the burden of dealing with their financial affairs at that time can cause a considerable amount of stress at a time of grief.

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How to make your Will

If you die without having made a Will there are set rules about who will inherit your estate and these are called the rules of “intestacy”.

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Making decisions for others

Where a person cannot make their own decisions, whether through dementia or a learning disability or other mental health problem, the Court of Protection decides who should make…

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Cardiff

Jennifer Melly Law
39 The Parade
Cardiff
Wales CF24 3AD

02921 672939

reception@jennifermellylaw.com

Neath

Jennifer Melly Law
45 Alfred Street
Neath
Wales SA11 1EH

01639 630057

reception@jennifermellylaw.com

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