Caring for an adult with incapacity

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Legal Aid

You may incur costs when making an application to the courts or seeking legal advice. There are 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.