Legal Training Opportunities
Renaissance Legal, who are based in Brighton, specialise in working with families and carers of disabled and vulnerable individuals. The Project Art Works Support Collective often work with the team and they have released new dates for their specialised training.
All the training is free to attend, use the links below to book and find out more.
Welfare Benefits webinar – Wednesday 3 July, 10.00am via Zoom
If you are a parent or carer of a young person with disabilities or additional needs, you may be concerned about navigating the complicated benefits system in the right way. In this free 1 hour webinar, Renaissance Legal’s specialist benefits team will explore and answer some common benefits questions to provide parents and carers with practical, helpful advice and guidance. For further information and to book a place click on this link.
Planning for the Future with Wills & Trusts webinar – Wednesday 10 July, 10.00am via Zoom
On Wednesday 10 July, Philip Warford will present a webinar about what to consider when planning for the future of a disabled or vulnerable loved one using Wills and Trusts. Philip will explain how you can safeguard means-tested benefits and how to provide financial security for them, as well as the rest of your family. Philip will talk through the different Trust options available, the importance of a Letter of Wishes and the role of Trustees. For further information and to book a place click on this link.
Decision Making for Vulnerable People webinar – The Mental Capacity Act, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection – Wednesday 17 July, 10.00am via Zoom
On Wednesday 17 July, Philip Warford will be delivering a webinar about who can make decisions on behalf of another person, the key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Powers of Attorney and how the Court of Protection might help. If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person who may not be able to make decisions about their welfare and finances now or in the future, you will need to consider the best ways to protect them as they move to adulthood. For further information and to book a place please click on this link
Universal Credit webinar – Thursday 18 July, 10.00am via Zoom
Universal Credit is a means tested benefit that was first launched in 2013, and it replaces six of the older style benefits; child tax credits, working tax credits, income support, income-based Jobseekers Allowance and income-based Employment and Support Allowance. In this free webinar, welfare benefits specialist Nicola Spruce will explain more what Universal Credit is and how the government’s ‘Move to UC’ strategy might affect you or somebody you are supporting. For further information and to book a place please click on this link.
A bit about Renaissance Legal (www.renaissancelegal.co.uk)
Renaissance Legal are based in Brighton and specialise in working with families and carers of disabled and vulnerable individuals, helping them plan effectively for the future with Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications, Inheritance Tax Planning and Benefits advice.
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