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Advanced decisions for medical treatment

Making an Advance Decision about medical treatment and ongoing care avoids any misunderstanding about what your wishes are should you no longer be able to communicate them. Smith Roddam Solicitors can help you plan ahead.

There may be a time when you can no longer share or communicate what you think. As difficult as that is to consider, having a pre-prepared Advance Decision will allow you to have input into the type of care and treatment you receive should anything happen to you. This can be a critical document as it allows you to have a say even when you lack the capacity to either consent or refuse medical treatment.

Have you considered what you would like to happen is you were in a coma? Would you like life-sustaining treatment? For how long? Do you consent to blood transfusions? These are all of the decisions you can make in advance and communicate early with you loved ones so there’s less stress in a time that would already be stressful enough.

Smith Roddam Solicitors will help you understand your legal rights and how best to plan for the unexpected by preparing a legally binding document known as an Advance Decision. An Advance Decision may also be referred to as an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) or a Living Will. We’ll go through a number of scenarios with you and take into account any cultural or religious stipulations as well as other considerations, such as such as Lasting Power of Attorney arrangements if relevant. We’ll only ever use plain and simple English and you can have peace of mind in what you’ve planned for.

For expert advice on planning for all of life’s surprises, contact Smith Roddam Solicitors. Our team can be contacted on 01388 881 611.

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Wills and probate

Life is full of twists and turns and none of us can be sure what the future holds. That’s why creating a will makes good sense. As more and more people realise the importance of making a will, it’s no longer seen as something just for the elderly or ill but simply part of sound financial planning for any family or individual.

Power of attorney

In an uncertain world it’s reassuring to know that our wishes will be respected even if we’re not in a position to make our own decisions. That’s why many people choose to create a lasting power of attorney (LPA) to provide protection should an accident or ill health prevent them from making decisions in the future.

Advanced decisions for medical treatment | Wills & Probate

Making an Advance Decision about medical treatment and ongoing care avoids any misunderstanding about what your wishes are should you no longer be able to communicate them. Smith Roddam Solicitors can help you plan ahead.

Care after lost capacity

Making a Will usually legally requires a person to have the mental capacity to understand what decisions they are making or what they are agreeing to. There are some instances, however, when this is not possible. Smith Roddam Solicitors can help you make a Will for a family member or loved one who lacks mental capacity.

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Upon the death of a relative, administering their estate is an important step to undertake. In some circumstances, this is more difficult because there is no will or it is somehow invalid. Smith Roddam Solicitors can guide you through what the right steps are.

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Planning ahead for when you die allows you to set out clearly who should get what from your estate. Smith Roddam Solicitors can help you think through your plans and their financial impact. Our aim is to ensure that your loved ones are cared for when you no longer can.

Making a will

For many of us, making a will is something we know we should do but never quite get round to. Of course, it’s important not to put it off and the good news is that at Smith Roddam Solicitors, making a will could be much quicker and easier than you think.

Will and inheritance disputes

The terms of a Will can cause distress. If there isn’t one, this is difficult too. Smith Roddam Solicitors can advise on any matter where a will or inheritance is in dispute.

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