Nicholas Pamment- Prime Wills and Trusts

15/10/2026

27/09/2026

An LPA isn't really about filling in a form.

You are choosing who may one day have access to your bank accounts, manage your investments, sell your home and make decisions involving potentially everything you own. Also decisions about your care, where you live and medical treatment

And the person you appoint isn't simply doing you a favour.

Being an attorney is a legal role. There are duties attached to it. Attorneys can be required to explain their decisions and account for what they have done. Misuse can lead to investigation by the Office of the Public Guardian, removal by the Court of Protection and, in serious cases, referral to the police.

That isn't theoretical.

In 2025/26, 13,183 concerns were raised with the Office of the Public Guardian, up 17% in a year. 3,645 were accepted for investigation. I suspect we are going to see more and more referrals.

So when I advise somebody about an LPA, the interesting bit isn't whether I can put their name and address into the right boxes.

Of course I can.

The interesting bit is the conversation before we get anywhere near the form.

Who are you appointing?
Why them?
Do they understand what they are taking on?
Should they act together or independently?
What happens if relationships change?
Are there particular assets, family circumstances or vulnerabilities we need to think about?

And, crucially, does the person making the LPA understand just how much authority they are giving someone else?

But price comparisons which compare professional advice with the cost of producing a document rather miss the point.

The form is the easy bit.

It's the power that deserves some thought.

11/09/2026

Business Networking Guest Day @ The Grand Hotel (Seaburn)

Come and join us for some business networking
at The Grand Hotel - Thursday 17th September 2026 @ 7.45am

You are invited to join our upcoming Business Networking Guest Day
hosted by In Person Connections.

We are gathering more local professionals, business owners and
industry leaders for an engaging morning of conversation,
connection and community growth.

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Time: 7.45am to 9.45am

Venue: The Grand Hotel, Queens Parade, Seaburn, SR6 8DB

What to Expect: Introductions, open table networking,
and a brief talk by Andrew Fox on Digital Edge.

Beverages and Breakfast are available during the event.

Please feel free to bring a colleague or a business associate
along with you!

Kindly confirm your attendance by registering on the link below

https://lnkd.in/enaaNjbH

31/08/2026

NORTH SUNDERLAND BUSINESS OWNERS — THIS IS FOR YOU!

Grand Hotel Seaburn 3/9/26. 7.45-9.45 am.

If you’re serious about winning more business, building your network and generating quality referrals, you need to be in the room. 🤝💼

🎤 This week’s Spotlight Speaker is our resident Mortgage Broker, bringing valuable knowledge, contacts and opportunities to the group.

🔥 Come as our guest — FREE

No pressure. No obligation. Just a chance to meet serious local business people who are actively looking to build relationships and do business together.

If you’re sitting there thinking “I need more business” — stop thinking and start networking.

Serious networkers — this is the place to be.

💬 Message me if you want an invitation.

13/08/2026

Free will update and advice on LPA’s

Martin tackles difficult financial conversations often avoided - in...

07/08/2026

Did you know that you can include gifts to charity in your Will, alongside your loved ones?

As a Campaign Supporter, we are proud to help our clients look after everything important to them in their Will; family and good causes alike.

Speak to us today about charitable gifts in Wills –CONTACT NICK
www.primewillsandtrusts.co.uk



https://youtu.be/sODwxI3wKiE?si=T7ONjMqf745quS2c

Has a charity helped you or someone you love? Chances are that at s...

03/07/2026

From a recent networking meeting. Looking for family solicitor to join us at the grand hotel.