Philip Martin-Summers
Consultant - Court of Protection
"I am a private client lawyer with particular focus on acting for vulnerable clients and their families.”
I am a member of the Court of Protection team focusing on the affairs of clients who lack mental capacity.
I advise on care fee planning and care fees issues including continuing health care claims.
I also advise on the preparation of wills and powers of attorney.
I am a member of Solicitors for the Elderly and serve on the committee of the Birmingham branch.
- Won a number of continuing health care claims
- Assisted clients through the maze of the social care fees system
- Assisted vulnerable clients through the making of wills and LPAs
- Assisted attorneys through the proper discharge of their duties.
More about me
Favourite place
I have visited is the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
Interests
I am a season ticket holder at Wolves
Interesting fact
I am married to a wonderful woman who deserves a medal!
Joined Higgs
1988
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