Solicitors for the Elderly

Specialist legal guidance designed to protect, support and empower older people and their families.

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Clear, compassionate support for later-life planning

As we get older, the decisions we make about our health, finances and future can become more important, and often more complex. Our solicitors provide tailored legal advice to help older individuals and their families navigate these decisions with clarity, confidence and dignity.

We focus on reducing stress, simplifying the process and ensuring that your rights, wishes and long-term wellbeing are fully protected.

Key Contact

Thomas Boyce

Partner and Head of Family

When to seek advice from Goughs

You may benefit from specialist support if you or a loved one:

Needs help planning for future care or making decisions about property and finances
Wants to prepare or update important legal documents, such as wills or powers of attorney
Is facing challenges around mental capacity, decision-making or personal welfare
Needs support managing assets or protecting finances
Is dealing with sensitive family issues, disputes or concerns about undue influence
Wants reassurance that important arrangements reflect their wishes and security

How Goughs help older clients

Our services are designed to offer clear, practical guidance while respecting each person’s preferences, independence and comfort.

Wills, estate planning and inheritance

We help clients create or update wills and plan their estates, ensuring their wishes are legally protected and that assets are distributed according to their intentions.

Powers of attorney and mental capacity

Our solicitors guide clients through establishing or reviewing lasting powers of attorney and provide support with mental capacity assessments, ensuring decisions are made in their best interests.

Care-planning, financial management and asset protection

Our solicitors provide advice on care arrangements, long-term financial planning, and safeguarding assets to maintain security and independence.

Managing property and preventing financial abuse

We assist clients in handling property, investments, and financial responsibilities while implementing safeguards to protect against financial abuse or exploitation.

Family support for elderly care

We advise families navigating the legal and financial responsibilities of caring for an elderly relative, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.

Speak to a solicitor

Our solicitors aim to make the future feel manageable, secure and well-planned. We combine clear, practical advice with proactive legal support designed to take the pressure off your shoulders.

Call us

With seven offices around the South West of England, we have multiple offices you can call.

Select the office to call

Email us

If you would like to drop us an email you can on info@goughs.co.uk

Visit us

With offices in Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Melksham and Trowbridge, you can pop in and see us. View office locations.

Why choose Goughs

Working with older clients requires sensitivity, patience and a thorough understanding of the legal, financial, and personal challenges that become more pressing later in life.

Our lawyers combine expert legal knowledge with a supportive, human approach that places understanding and dignity at the forefront.

Straightforward explanations, without confusing language
A respectful, reassuring environment
Decisions guided by your values, not just the legal process
Strong protections against risk, pressure or undue influence
Reliable communication and consistent support

Speak to our specialist team about your loved ones' future today

Your local solicitor since 1882

Solicitors for the elderly FAQ’s

What does a solicitor for the elderly do?

We specialise in legal issues affecting older people, including wills, powers of attorney, care planning, capacity matters and protecting against financial abuse.

Do you need a lawyer to make a power of attorney?

Legally, no, but it is strongly recommended. A lawyer ensures that documents are valid, correctly drafted and reflect your long-term wishes.

How do you support someone who has reduced capacity?

We work carefully to assess capacity, adapt communication to their needs and involve trusted family members where appropriate, always ensuring the person’s best interests remain central.

Our clients rate us as excellent

Chambers & Partners

The team is extremely thorough and client-focused. They are willing to go the extra mile and think outside the box.

P B, Corsham

Thank you for all your help, guidance and understanding. You and your team have been outstanding during a very difficult time and managed the case through to a highly satisfactory conclusion.

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T H, Chippenham

I could not have wished for a more professional dedicated team, I am so grateful for all their help and support, I would highly recommend Goughs solicitors to family and friends.

Legal 500

The practice is very unique in that the service is so personal and impeccable. Attention is given to ALL detail and communication is frequent and timely.

I could not have wished for a more professional dedicated team, I am so grateful for all their help and support, I would highly recommend Goughs solicitors to family and friends.

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