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Ann Stanyer
Consultant
Ann Stanyer is a consultant at Wedlake Bell (wedlakebell.com) & author of Powers of Attorney for Property and Finance (2023, Bath Publishing). Newlawjournal.co.uk
Consultant
Ann Stanyer is a consultant at Wedlake Bell (wedlakebell.com) & author of Powers of Attorney for Property and Finance (2023, Bath Publishing). Newlawjournal.co.uk
It’s time to stop unscrupulous individuals from abusing powers of attorney, writes Ann Stanyer
Ann Stanyer considers whether the law offers sufficient protection for family contact in care settings
Ann Stanyer reports on a recent decision clarifying how trust corporations may be appointed as deputies, & the safeguards the court expects before approving them
Lasting powers of attorney & letters of wishes should evolve with a client’s life. Regular reviews can prevent family disputes, court intervention & costly mistakes, writes Ann Stanyer
In retrospective assessments, it is essential to instruct an expert with the right qualifications for the case at hand, writes Ann Stanyer
It’s time to improve the Office of the Public Guardian register, writes Ann Stanyer
Who would you trust with your life & money? Ann Stanyer offers tips for solicitors when advising a client on lasting power of attorney
Is a grant of representation necessary? Ann Stanyer advises on some alternative options for avoiding the probate process
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NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
A polished legal defence may owe more to artificial intelligence than legal merit—and creditors risk paying the price in delay and expense
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
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