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Caring for an adult with incapacity Legal Aid

Legal Aid
  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. People the Act can help
  3. 3. Principles of the Act
  4. 4. How the Act can help
  5. 5. Power of attorney
  6. 6. Guardianship
  7. 7. Office of the Public Guardian
  8. 8. Mental Welfare Commission
  9. 9. Local council
  10. 10.

    Legal Aid

  11. 11. Further information

Legal Aid

You may incur costs when making an application to the courts or seeking legal advice. 2 sorts of legal aid are available under the Adults with Incapacity Act:

  • Advice and Assistance
  • Civil Legal Aid

The Scottish Legal Aid Board can advise if you can get help with costs.

The information was last updated on: 15th January 2019

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