Broadly speaking, if someone cannot make a certain decision for themselves, they are often said to ‘lack capacity’ to make the decision. Capacity is function specific, based upon the decision at hand that needs to be made. The legal framework applying to mental capacity can be found in The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). This…
Fatima started her career with Barrett and Co Solicitors in 2019 as a Legal Support Assistant primarily providing support to the Company and Commercial Property Department as well as firmwide. During her role as a Legal Assistant, Fatima acquired invaluable skills and experience from the various processes and practices within a legal work environment. Earlier…
We are delighted to announce that Barrett and Co has once again been rated as one of the three best estate planning solicitors in Reading. Three Best Rated gave Barrett and Co’s Hilary Buckle five stars and have rated us as one of the best in Reading. Three Best Rated is an independent website and…
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Lockdowns and social distancing measures have caused court closures, which will increase delays where there are already backlogs. Further disputes involving supply-chain issues, employment disputes and other commercial matters emerging from the pandemic will further increase the backlog of cases. Courts are using video conferencing technology to conduct hearings, but another way to bypass the…
Court action against people acting with power of attorney on behalf of vulnerable people jumped to record levels last year. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) made 721 applications to the Court of Protection to censure or remove attorneys in 2018/19. That was 55% up from the previous year’s total of 465. Two of…
