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Entering long term care can be a difficult and distressing time, with lots of decisions to be made. The Hegarty Solicitors Care Team offer specialist support and legal advice to assist with care decisions and issues.

We can guide you through the options available and offer guidance and support, at what is often an emotional time.

I would like to thank you all at Hegarty’s for the help you gave my parents with their various legal needs, and for helping me to settle their affairs. It has been a difficult 18 months and your kindness is much appreciated.

Mrs P. Wills, Trusts & Probate Client

Thank you for the professional service during this. I am really grateful and would happily use your services again if needed.

Mrs F. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you Greg and all of your colleagues for your work on my behalf. It was a complicated one and I appreciate it immensely.

Mr H. Wills, Trusts and Probate & Litigation Client

Thank you for your excellent professional advice.

Mr S. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

I must say we have both been extremely impressed with the efficiency of the service you and your company have provided.

Mr & Mrs P. Wills, Trusts and Probate Clients

I would like to say a big thank you for making this process stress free and for your professional conduct in the drawing up of my will. I really can not believe I did not do this sooner!

Mrs M, Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you for all your help and efforts, and I will not hesitate to use Hegartys for any legal stuff in the future.

Mr A. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you for all of your invaluable assistance in this matter. You have made everything so much easier to deal with during a difficult time for our family.

Mrs C. Wills, Trusts & Probate Client

Many thanks for all the work you have put into covering “all the bases” on the provisions in the new draft.

Mr W. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Just a short note to say thank you for all your hard work relating to my parent’s trusts.

Mr M. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you for your referral to Martin, I am pleased that he looked after my mother’s affairs with patience and professionalism, a credit to the firm.

Mr D. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you particularly for the sensible and prudent advice you gave me.

Mrs A. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Abigail was extremely friendly and helpful. She did not talk down to a 45-year-old lady, and all the staff were very friendly and polite.

Mr W. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Great communication and value.

Mr K. Wills, Trusts & Probate Client

Very professional. On time appointment.

Janet Claydon, Google Review

It was nice to be treated as an individual and to know that you were being listened to. A comfortable experience.

Mrs J. Wills, Trusts & Probate Client

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your prompt and efficient handling of this matter.

Mr B. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Very efficient and quick response to my request. Thank you.

Mrs M. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Saw Martin Banwell who was very helpful and efficient when making my Will. Would not hesitate to recommend Hegarty LLP.

Mr Wilkins, Wills, Trusts and Probate Client - Google Review

Thank you for your prompt and efficient service with regard to this matter it was much appreciated.

Mr A. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you so much for the consideration, efficiency and speed you have shown in dealing with the estate.

Mr R. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Andrea has been helpful, approachable & completely professional. An asset in my opinion to Hegarty’s Team.

Ms W. Wills,Trusts and Probate Client

Our advisor, Andrea Beesley-Hewitt, was very knowledgeable and professional in her service to us and should be commended on a job well done.

Mr R. Wills, Trusts and Probate

Andrea was so easy to work with, it made preparing my will so straightforward. I had every confidence in her and was reassured by her good advice and professionalism. Thank you.

Ms. C Wills Trusts and Probate Client

Many thanks for your very efficient service.

Mr E. Wills, Trusts and Probate

I’d like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your invaluable guidance and help in preparing my Will.

Miss S. Wills, Trusts and Probate

I would like to take this opportunity to thank both yourself and Greg for all your help and advice.

Mrs P. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

I would like to take this opportunity to thank both yourself and Greg for all your help and advice.

Mrs P. - Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you for the Invoice which I have just paid.  It was good value and I thank you again for your advice and understanding.

Mr C. Wills, Trusts and Probate Client

Thank you for all your help in finalising my dad’s estate. I appreciate the advice and support you have given throughout this difficult period.

Mr M. Probate & Estate Administration Client

I have been very satisfied with all services received from Hegarty re. Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, Sale and Purchase of properties. Thank you all.

Mrs R. Conveyancing Client

The service you have given us is excellent and very much appreciated.

Mr R. Probate Client

Highly professional service from Greg Baker and nice to see a solicitor whose bill was as the estimate

Mr M. Wills, Trusts & Wealth Management Client

Many thanks Greg great service as always much appreciated.

Mr M. Probate Client

Thank you again for acting on our behalf and we will have no hesitation in using your services again in the future.

Mr W. Wills, Trusts & Wealth Management Client

Practical support and advice when making care decisions

One of the main worries that people have about their future or that of their older relatives is the issue and concern around entering long term care.  We all hope that we will have the choice to stay living in our own homes.

However, that is not always possible and unfortunately due to the protection and safeguarding of a person’s health, entering care may be necessary.

This can be a worrying and distressing time for the person and their families. A lot of decisions will need to be made such as what care home to go to, care home contracts, who is to pay for the care, what to do with personal possessions and perhaps a property.

There may be legal decisions that need to be made around wills, lasting powers of attorney or capacity issues and decision making, therefore it is imperative specialist legal advice is sought.

Other concerns can be around the assessment of needs and financial assessments undertaken by the Local Authority.

What if I don’t agree with the Local Authority assessment?

Unfortunately, disputes do arise around assessments especially around calculations of capital and income.  It may be that the local authority is challenging a gift in the past, or calculating an asset in when it should be disregarded or perhaps an issue around the level of the income that is required to be paid, in respect of the care contribution. Our Care Team can offer help and advice to challenge Local Authority decisions.

The Hegarty Solicitors Care Team can assist with:

  • Best interest decisions and capacity issues
  • Advice around needs and financial assessments
  • Care Home Contracts
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Challenging Local Authority Decisions
  • NHS Continuing Health Care
  • Protective Will Trusts
  • Safeguarding
  • Property Issues

Our team comprises of members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Solicitors for the Elderly, the Law Society’s Private Client Law Section and the Care Adviser Network.

Quick and efficient care home contract reviews

When a loved one moves into a care home it can be an emotional time with a lot to consider. Care Homes fees can be substantial and you will be required to sign a contract to agree to terms of the services to be provided.

Our team of specialist solicitors can provide a comprehensive review of the contract to ensure the terms meet your requirements and are fair.

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Key contacts
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Greg Baker

Partner Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate Department

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Martin Banwell

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate

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Cara Watson

Associate Solicitor | Wills, Trusts and Probate

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Rachael Griffiths

Chartered Legal Executive | Wills, Trusts and Probate

Photo of Emma Carter

Emma Carter

Associate Solicitor | Wills, Trusts and Probate

Photo of Tom Moore

Tom Moore

Tax, Trust & Estate Planning Specialist

Photo of Haleema Sadia

Haleema Sadia

Paralegal | Wills, Trusts and Probate

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Abigail Mehta

Solicitor | Wills, Trusts and Probate

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Jack Przedborski

Trainee Solicitor | Wills, Trusts and Probate

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