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Vulnerable clients guidance now extended to the young

Guidance now applies whenever client or prospective client lacks full capacity
15th December 2014

The guidance for solicitors in relation to vulnerable clients has been updated to include a focus on issues relating to young people.

It applies whenever a client or prospective client lacks full capacity, whether they have reached the legal age of capacity or not.

The original guidance in relation to vulnerable clients and also continuing and welfare powers of attorney was issued by the Society in 2013.

Further information on this subject is available in the December professional practice update on the Society’s website.

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