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Guidance for the vulnerable: What families need to know about legal and financial planning??

In this episode, Chartered Financial Planner Matthew Hinchliffe and Director Kayleigh Howard from Smith & Pinching are joined by Paige Gouldthorpe, Head of Court of Protection at Fosters Solicitors. Together, they explore how financial planners and legal professionals can work collaboratively to support vulnerable clients and those who may lack capacity. The conversation highlights the importance of early advice, the role of Powers of Attorney and the Court of Protection, and how tailored financial planning can help safeguard clients’ wellbeing and assets. A practical and compassionate discussion about putting the right support in place when it's needed most.