Private Client Solicitor E-Conference | 4th November 2020 | 10:30am
Estimated length of event: 1 hr 30 mins
How do we better support our vulnerable clients to make decisions?
This E-Conference is designed to support solicitors working within the Private Client field or those in association, towards better supporting their vulnerable clients across the decision-making process. Our panel shares a plethora of experience stretching across the process.
Talks will be featuring these recent court decisions:
- The Mental Capacity Act & the limitation
- Top tips on supported decision making as a certificate provider
- How do deputies provide information in an accessible format?
- Support with every day decisions and in particular; will writing, and an Easy Read Will Template
- Easy read LPAs, use of pictures and Makaton
- how lawyers and others can enhance their communication with clients
- Potential for ‘state funded supporters system’ and how we can best utilise what we have now
Our speakers:
CAROLINE BIELANSKA
Owner & Practicing Solicitor
Caroline Bielanska Consultancy
PROF. ROSIE HARDING
Professor of Law and Society
Birmingham Law School
HOLLY CHANTLER
Head of Private Client
Morrison Solicitors
Panel Deputy Professional Deputies Forum
BEN SLATER
Director & Experienced Social Worker
Nellie Supports
DAVID LOCKWOOD
Public Sector Development Manager
Finders International
