Helen Taylor, TEP

Helen is a practicing independent Freelance Solicitor, specialising solely in Private Client services, with a particular speciality being supporting families with vulnerable or learning disabled beneficiaries to successfully plan for their future.She provide personal, sympathetic and understandable advice in a cost effective and timely manner at a time and place to suit you. She passionately believe that the vulnerable and learning disabled should be able to live their best life, being able to benefit from an inheritance without worry about the impact on any current or future social care and support package.Wills, Trusts and Lasting Power of Attorneys should be made easily accessible for all.  They should be clearly explained in understandable language and ultimately understood by you. She doesn't use legal jargon and she takes the time to listen and learn about her clients and their families’ circumstances and what they want to achieve.Visit www.helentaylorlaw.co.uk

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Using trusts to protect the financial future of a loved one with Down syndrome
By Helen Taylor, TEP

Trusts are a powerful way to protect the financial future of a loved one with Down syndrome. They allow families to provide for their child’s needs while safeguarding means-tested benefits and shielding them from financial risks. In this blog, we explain how Trusts work, the types available, and why creating the right Trust can provide peace of mind for years to come.

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Creating a will for families of people with Down syndrome: why it matters and how to do it right
By Helen Taylor, TEP

Planning for the future is essential for families of people with Down syndrome. A well-drafted Will doesn’t just distribute your assets – it protects your child’s inheritance, safeguards their means-tested benefits, and shields them from financial risks. In this post, we break down why a simple Will may not be enough, how specialist Trusts can help, and the steps you can take to provide lasting security and peace of mind for your loved one.

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