Sofia Tayton

, Lodders Solicitors

No time to lose

The demand for LPAs and OPG services is only going to increase year ?on year, so we need to see sufficient investment in staff and systems, says Sofia Tayton

Guidance is not enough

Even though banks have instructions for dealing with powers of attorney, clients still need support and back-up from their advisers, says Sofia Tayton

Stuff that matters

Is a vast taxidermy collection and a shotgun worth anything in an estate and, more to the point, what should you do with them, asks Sofia Tayton

Too good to be true

W';re never going to be able to protect everyone from determined scammers, so helping clients look out for themselves is the best we can do, says Sofia Tayton

Back-seat driver

Having a car means independence, so take great care when telling a vulnerable client that they must surrender their licence, says Sofia Tayton

Making the best of it

Is there a right answer about a client's interests? Solicitors may reach different conclusions, but there should be a shared thought process, says Sofia Tayton

Scratch the surface

Attorneys should expect the unexpected when discovering a client's hidden valuables: one person's treasure is another's big problem, says Sofia Tayton

Auf Wiedersehen, pet

A sudden death means executors could find all sorts of animals â€“ dead or alive â€“ during a property clearance, says Sofia Tayton

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