Legal Services

Support with Probate

If a loved one has died, the thought of sorting out their financial affairs can be an upsetting prospect.

Age Co Legal Services are provided by Irwin Mitchell LLP, who can help to make the experience as stress-free as possible, whether there is a Will or not. This might include arrange probate, identifying and collecting the assets of the deceased, or organising any necessary inheritance tax payments. There are different levels of service dependent on what help you need – we recognise that.

For more information call 0800 055 6314

How Age Co Legal Services can help:

• Obtaining a Grant of Representation from the probate court
• Administering a deceased estate
• The sale of property
• Calculating and paying Inheritance tax, ensuring any reliefs available are used and maximised
• Release of funds to those entitled
• Dealing with all final tax returns
• Dealing with any disputes which may arise following a death or challenging the validity of a Will

Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (referred to as an LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, should you be unable to do so yourself.

There are two types of LPA; one to cover property and finances and one to cover health and welfare decisions.

Making an LPA gives you peace of mind that your appointed attorney will be able to make decisions on your behalf, if you become incapable of managing your own affairs.

For more information call 0800 055 6314

How Age Co Legal Services can help:

Preparing your Lasting Power of Attorney
Age Co Legal Services, which are provided by Irwin Mitchell LLP, can advise on and prepare an LPA for you. After the document has been prepared and signed, they will register it with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), which is required before it can be used. They can also advise attorneys on acting in this role and their duties and responsibilities.

Arrangements for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Lasting powers of attorney are only valid in England and Wales. Separate arrangements exist in Scotland and Northern Ireland and advice will need to be taken in those countries.

Family and Relationships

Family life and relationships can be complicated and there are times when you might need advice or help from a legal expert.

Age Co Legal Services are provided by Irwin Mitchell LLP, offering support including dealing with disputes, making a pre or post-nuptial agreement, or handling your finances after a divorce.

The family law solicitors at Irwin Mitchell LLP will always handle your family case with sensitivity and understanding.

For more information call 0800 055 6314

How Age Co Legal Services can help:

Contact with grandchildren
When a relationship breaks down it can deeply affect any children involved. Ensuring grandparents are able to provide support is vital.

Relationship breakdown
If your relationship is uncertain, there are various ways of reaching an agreeable outcome. Irwin Mitchell LLP Solicitor's team can present possible scenarios to help you plan the best course of action.

Marital agreements
Age Co Legal Services can advise on pre and post-nuptial arrangements ensuring your assets are protected should your relationship break down in the future.

Sharing a home
Protect your arrangements and rights when living with people other than your marital partner such as siblings or long-term friends.

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships
If you would like to formalise your commitment to one another, or want to protect your rights as a couple, Age Co Legal Services can assist.

Buying or Selling a home

If you are buying or selling a home, or remortgaging your existing property, Age Co Legal Services, which are provided by Irwin Mitchell LLP, can assist with any legal aspects of the transaction.

For more information call 0800 055 6314

How Age Co Legal Services can help:

Buying a home
Whether you’re relocating or downsizing, you need to be sure the property, its location, and local amenities all fit your needs. Age Co Legal Services can offer practical support, including surveys.

Selling your property
Once you have a buyer for your property, the entire legal process can be managed for you by Irwin Mitchell LLP – right up to completion.

Remortgaging your property
You may wish to remortgage your property to consolidate debt, release funds for home improvements or support your family.

Equity release
Equity release allows homeowners, aged 55 and over, to raise money from their homes without having to move out or make monthly repayments. Irwin Mitchell LLP can advise on the legal aspects of the arrangement once you have spoken to your equity release adviser.

Personal Injury claims

If you, or those close to you, have been affected by personal injury or illness, Age Co Legal Services may be able to help you claim compensation when you need it most.

The team at Irwin Mitchell LLP, who specialise in Medical Negligence and Serious Injury claims, are on hand to guide you through the process and make things easier for you and your family.

For more information call 0800 055 6314

How Age Co Legal Services can help:

Medical negligence
Medical mistakes can cause great distress, serious injury and even death. From cancer and defective medicines to hospital-acquired infections and surgery, Age Co Legal Services can support you and your family.

Work-related injury or illness
If you have sustained an injury at work, your employer may be responsible for helping with lost wages or other costs associated with your recovery.

Asbestos-related diseases
Breathing in asbestos dust can cause illness that affects you for the rest of your life. If you’ve been affected you may be able to claim compensation.

Employment

If you think you have a problem affecting your employment rights, from racial discrimination to forced retirement, or are facing a dispute at work, Age Co Legal Services will be able to assist.

The team of employment solicitors at Irwin Mitchell LLP who provide Age Co Legal services can advise you on all aspects of employment law.

For more information call 0800 055 6314

How Age Co Legal Services can help:

Pension and pay
Your pension is designed to help you live comfortably during your retirement, so it’s very important to safeguard it by protecting what you’re entitled to.

Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Any dismissal or redundancy can be deeply unsettling, particularly if you feel it’s unfair. Age Co Legal Services can offer advice on your position.

Discrimination based on age
Age discrimination laws set out to protect the rights of older employees. If you fear your age has been used against you, Age Co Legal Services can help.

Discrimination based on disability
If you have a disability, or care for someone with a disability, and are being treated differently, speak to Irwin Mitchell LLP’s legal professionals.