Securing Future Care from a Distance: The Advantages of Appointing a Joint Professional Attorney Introduction | Securing Future Care from a Distance When preparing for the future, especially regarding potential health issues like dementia, an enduring power of attorney (EPoA) is a prudent step. This becomes even more critical when [...]
Cross-Border Challenges in Mental Capacity: Partnering as Joint Receivers on the Isle of Man Introduction | Cross-Border Challenges in Mental Capacity The complexities of managing the affairs of a loved one who is losing mental capacity are compounded when family members are spread across different jurisdictions. For families on the [...]
Safeguarding Your Loved Ones: The Path Forward When Capacity is Lost Introduction | Safeguarding Your Loved Ones When a parent or a loved one begins to exhibit signs of diminished mental capacity, it can be a distressing time for any family. On the Isle of Man, the legal system provides [...]
Navigating Memory Loss and Legal Protection: A Guide for Families on the Isle of Man Introduction | Navigating Memory Loss and Legal Protection As we advance in age, the concern for our mental well-being becomes as critical as that of our physical health. It is a natural part of life to [...]
Estate Administration Estate Administration | An Executors Guide When someone dies, it is firstly, very important to establish whether there is a Will. If there is a Will, you may find that you have been appointed as an Executor. As an Executor, it is your job to check whether there are [...]
Mental Health Receivership If you have found yourself in a position of needing to make decisions for someone who has lost their mental capacity and there's no Enduring Power of Attorney then you will need to apply for what is called a Mental Health Receivership. An application can be made [...]
What is a Power of Attorney? We understand that not everyone understands what a Power of Attorney really is. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document which allows elected persons to act for another. The person making the power of attorney is called a donor and the person appointed to act on [...]
Receivership in the Isle of Man We regularly get asked to draft and prepare Powers of Attorney for a person when they have lost capacity. Unfortunately, to prepare a Power of Attorney, the person signing the document and providing the instructions, must have the capacity to provide instructions, understand the document [...]
Trusted choice for Will and Probate Matters When it comes to managing will and probate matters, it is crucial to seek the expertise of professionals who can navigate the complex legal landscape with ease and accuracy. That's why we believe at MannBenham you should always use a trusted partner for all [...]
When is the Right Time to Make a Will? Putting a valid Will in place offers the peace of mind of knowing that your loved ones will benefit from your estate in the way that you would wish. It gives you the chance to choose who you would like to deal [...]
