Emma Scott

Emma’s work includes the preparation of wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney, and dealing with probate and estate administration.

She has specialist knowledge in Court of Protection matters, supporting vulnerable persons who lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs, dealing with the Court of Protection, and advising both lay and professional attorneys and deputies.

Emma works with a varied client base including private individuals, business owners, executors and administrators, beneficiaries, trustees, and lay and professional attorneys and deputies.

Examples of Emma’s work include:

• Advising in respect of a complex intestate estate with multiple beneficiaries, obtaining Letters of Administration, and preparing a Deed of Variation in light of succession planning advice.
• Drafting Court of Protection application for the appointment of a lay deputy in respect of a vulnerable person’s property and financial affairs, including applications to sell and trustee applications.
• Preparing wills for families with vulnerable beneficiaries.
• Ensuring a client’s wishes in respect of his business interests could be achieved in line with his will.
• Advising lay attorneys appointed under a registered Lasting Power of Attorney in respect of their ongoing duties, potential conflicts of interest, and ensuring that they acted in the best interests of the donor.