All articles by Fiona Heald – Page 2

Opinion

Speaking from experience

2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Fiona Heald shares her frustration that solicitors’ knowledge and experience seems to count for less these days in the eyes of the public

Feature

Concerned caller

2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

Despite the news that investigations into lasting powers of attorney are on the rise, Fiona Heald has noticed a trend in members of the public struggling to get their concerns taken seriously. Here she explains what you can do if you get a call asking for help

Opinion

Capacity confusion

2018-11-06T00:12:00Z

Modern institutions are well-equipped to handle a person’s death. So why do so many struggle once someone has lost capacity, asks Fiona Heald

Opinion

Face to face

2018-09-18T00:15:00Z

Fiona Heald recaps her highlights from this year’s annual conference, and recalls standout past events

Opinion

Practically speaking

2018-08-07T00:01:00Z

There is a plethora of training available for private client solicitors, but the practical detail is invariably lacking, says Fiona Heald. She explains how the Private Client Section is trying to do things differently

Opinion

Don't bank on it

2018-05-15T15:27:00Z

Fiona Heald wonders whether the unstoppable rise of internet and mobile banking is leading to a generation ignorant of the basics of banking, and leaving many older people behind

Feature

Under review

2018-05-15T14:36:00Z

Private Client Section committee chair Fiona Heald reviews a new title on the financial abuse of the elderly

Feature

Charm offensive

2018-03-06T15:39:00Z

Fiona Heald muses on how to attract more young solicitors into private client work

Opinion

Heald firm

2017-11-07T00:00:00Z

Our new chair, Fiona Heald, discusses the two private client issues closest to her heart.

Feature

Back to Basics: Funding of care fees

2017-08-15T09:26:00Z

Melinda Giles and Fiona Heald outline the three main ways government will assist with care fees for a person going into care – through the local authority; NHS continuing healthcare; and section 117 funding – and explain when it is possible to claim, how to claim, and what is and ...

Feature

Too simple?

2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

The simplification of lasting powers of attorney may encourage more people to make one, but the changes also remove certain safeguards, which could lead to abuse of the system. Fiona Heald explains