Private Client Law
Lasting Power of Attorney
We advise all our clients to consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney. It allows a smooth transfer of the management of your affairs to your attorney, if you become ill or lose mental capacity. You can choose any trustworthy person including children or close friends to assist you.
Without an LPA it can be difficult to ensure that your affairs are managed properly.
There are two different kinds of Lasting Power of Attorney:
A ‘Property and Affairs’ LPA – Financial Decisions
- This allows your appointed attorneys to help you administer your financial affairs. This could include your bank accounts, investments and any property you hold. .If you lose mental capacity your attorneys can make decisions on your behalf and for your benefit.
A ‘Health and Welfare’ LPA – Health Decisions
- This allows your attorneys to make decisions about your health. This could include choices over medical treatment, care, lifestyle, and where you live. Attorneys can only act under this power if you have lost mental capacity and only in accordance with restrictions and guidance which you stipulate in the document.
Advising Attorneys
- Attorneys have a strict obligation to exercise their powers in accordance with the LPA document and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Often when difficult practical and legal issues arise, these can only be resolved with advice on the underlying statutory scheme. We can provide this advice to attorneys and those affected by their decisions.
Business Lasting Power of Attorney
- A tailored LPA for Financial Decisions can be used allowing you to choose separate individuals to handle your business affairs if you become incapacitated.
Read our Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Guide
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We can’t praise Harvey and Poppy enough. Sorting what we considered a complicated arrangement of wills was made a pleasure. We received the greatest respect and understanding throughout with careful explanations and advice at all stages. Communication was excellent by email or phone. We came away saying that we felt relieved everything was sorted. Thank you both so much for such excellent service.
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Alison Fewster
3 weeks ago
We recently bought a property and engaged Tassells solicitors to act on our behalf for the transaction.
We had not used Tassells previously but they recently acted on behalf of our son in a similar transaction and he readily recommended their services.
Having had a below average experience with a firm of solicitors recommended by our estate agents for the sale of our property, we were impressed with the level of service provided by the team at Tassells who kept us abreast of all matters relating to our purchase with regular updates. Similarly, we were able to have in person meetings if we needed to which we greatly appreciated as opposed to online only communication with the solicitors who had dealt our sale.
Tassells staff appear to be highly experienced in all legal aspects of property transactions which gave us great confidence and peace of mind at and we would not hesitate to recommend their services.
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Joanne B
2 months ago
Really first class, professional but extremely friendly service. Couldn’t have asked to be looked after better.
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Tina Bird
2 months ago
Tassells assisted us with gaining probate including sorting out inheritance tax. They were very professional and extremely helpful throughout. Everything was done in a timely manner and they communicated very well, which made us feel we were their primary focus. I would like to single out Poppy Harvey who was our main contact throughout, and is a great ambassador for the company.
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Tim Robertson
2 months ago
Lesley was a pleasure to deal with. She kept us informed throughout the whole process and always answered all our questions and queries in a prompt and professional manner. I would recommend her highly.
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Deirdre Spence
4 months ago
A very lovely solicitors who made everything very easy and straight forward for me – I would thoroughly recommend them
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Sophie Ash
4 months ago
Outstanding service and a huge thanks to Steven who was amazing during a house move, he was so engaging and excellent communications.
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Amanda Selmon
5 months ago
Recently sold my leasehold property at auction. Conveyancer Lesley Saunders at Tassells was exemplary in preparing the ‘auction pack’ and seeing the sale through well within the contracted timeframe. Lesley explained everything clearly, so I knew exactly what was happening and what to expect. If this is the bar for legal services in the UK, the other firms have a lot of catching up to do!
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A M
5 months ago
Wonderful service always returned my calls would use again
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Darren cradduck
6 months ago
11/10 service – the whole process was smooth. Every time I had a question, Tassels were quick to respond and put me at ease.
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Charlie
9 months ago
We had a pleasurable experience with tassels from start to finish .
We always felt well cared for and kept in the loop . They pointed out details another firm had missed .
I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again !
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James
9 months ago
We had an excellent experience with Tassells LLP, particularly with Harvey Barrett, who provided outstanding legal advice.
What really stood out was their dedication. They showed genuine care and worked diligently to provide professional legal advice in a timely and effective manner.
GE
Garry Evans & Rebecca Nevard
7 months ago
Excellent service. Alex went through everything thoroughly. Would 100% recommend them. Totally satisfied with their service
JC
Jackie Champ
7 months ago
Really great service (conveyancing). Went above and beyond and was always very responsive.
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Sarah Phillips
8 months ago
We don’t normally write these reviews……but on this occasion we felt it was deserved. From start to finish with our house sale we were kept informed and aware of what was happening and each milestone accomplished. It’s really important when you are selling a home( and never done this before) that the team communicate and give confidence in the process and Tassells did this.
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Tom Sams
9 months ago
Excellent service, our conveyor for our property sale and purchase, kept us informed and advised throughout the process.
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Siy x
10 months ago
The service provided by Tassels Solicitors was of the highest quality, I would have no hesitation in recommending them and will use them in the future.
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Mark Fisher
10 months ago
Very happy with Tassells, especially Cerys who has been excellent
David Leaper
11 months ago