Free online sessions with Solicitors for Older People Scotland
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 10th May 2021
Legal information sessions available for over 50s and families
The free sessions run by Solicitors for Older People Scotland (SOPS) (this link will take you away from our website) are usually ran via Zoom or Teams (whatever is preferable).
Introduction to SOPS
This session is for those who are not familiar with SOPS. It covers what services are provided, Legal Aid entitlement for over 60s and how SOPS have adapted to continue to have services accessible during Covid-19
Six Legal Must Dos for Over 50s
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Advance Directives
- Living Wills
- Care Home Costs
- Equity Release
- Legal Aid
Parent Carer Legal Support
This session is designed for parents of children who are disabled, approaching the age of 16 and for whom Guardianship has to be applied. It navigates the audience through the process, who does what and at what stage, cost, legal aid and then finally planning well for the future with Wills, trusts etc.
For more information and to book a session email info@sops.org.uk
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