Protecting the Vulnerable & Planning for the Future | Melissa Joseph, Kingsley Napley

David Bell sits down with Melissa Joseph, Associate in the Private Client team at Kingsley Napley — one of London's leading independent law firms — to discuss Court of Protection work, the growing importance of wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, and why wealth planning conversations need to start far earlier than most people think. Melissa shares a compelling career journey: from high street law and working at the Lord Mayor of London's office during Brexit, to studying in New York and building her expertise at Kingsley Napley over seven years. Her path into private client law was shaped by a genuine desire to help people — both professionally and in everyday life. In this interview, Melissa covers: What the Court of Protection does and who it helps The rising tide of financial abuse among vulnerable adults Why so many families are unprepared when a loved one loses capacity The hidden risk to London homeowners who haven't planned for care costs Why Lasting Powers of Attorney matter as much as a will Her advice for aspiring lawyers: enjoy the journey, not just the destination The value of diverse career experience in building client trust How professional networks like PCD's Next Gen group support early-career advisers Melissa Joseph is an Associate in the Private Client department at Kingsley Napley LLP, specialising in Court of Protection and deputyship work. 🔗 Connect with Melissa: https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/our-people/melissa-joseph 🔗 Learn more about PCD Group: https://www.pcdgroup.co.uk