Holly Miéville-Hawkins
Holly Miéville-Hawkins is a partner in the Court of Protection team at Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP. She is also a therapist and owner of Esse Therapy (www.esse-therapy.co.uk), which specialises in working with professionals experiencing stress, anxiety, burn out and trauma
FeatureStress test
Is burnout inevitable in law? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explores the latest evidence and suggests how you as an individual can add small healthy practices to your working day
FeatureStress test?
Is burnout inevitable in law? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explores the latest evidence, and suggests how you as an individual can add small healthy practices to your working day
FeatureAll change for capacity?
Holly Miéville-Hawkins and David Wedgwood reflect on the proposed move away from the test in Banks v Goodfellow for testamentary capacity
FeatureThe estate we’re in
Holly Miéville-Hawkins investigates the Court of Protection’s approach to estate and inheritance tax planning, and analyses some recent case law
FeatureRemoval service
There are many reasons why a change in attorney or deputy may be in P’s best interests, but what can you do if they resist? Holly Miéville-Hawkins explains how to remove an attorney or deputy against their will
FeatureDoing your duty
The Office of the Public Guardian published new guidance in March for professionals who are appointed to act as an individual’s attorney under an LPA. But do you completely understand your duties? Holly Miéville-Hawkins remind us of the key responsibilities and considerations
FeatureBack to Basics: Removing and retiring trustees and PRs
Removing a fellow professional fiduciary
FeatureBack to basics 32: Ins and outs of trust corporations
In recent years, trust corporations have gained in popularity within law firms. However, they remain somewhat a mystery to the general public and, indeed, to many practitioners. Holly Miéville-Hawkins dispels the myth of trust corporations and casts a light on their applicability in many types of practice