Lasting Power of Attorney

If you make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you have the option of nominating individuals to be notified when the LPA is registered. We look at who you can choose to be told about your LPA and what it might be helpful for them to know. An LPA is a legal document that authorises […]

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs, should you ever be unable to do so yourself. There are two types of LPA, one for property and financial affairs and one for health and welfare. It is generally recommended that everyone should put LPAs in place so

The Court of Protection (CoP) fulfils a vital role in looking after individuals who no longer have the ability to manage their own affairs. This includes in respect of both welfare matters and finances. The court also authorises others to act as deputies for those who need assistance. If you have a relative who cannot make their own decisions any more and they do not

If you are looking after an elderly or vulnerable relative or friend, you may need to know whether they have signed a Lasting Power of Attorney or whether a deputy has been appointed to act for them. When someone loses the ability to manage their own affairs, it is usually necessary to have either an

Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place gives you the security of knowing that someone will be able to deal with your affairs, should you ever lose the ability to manage them yourself. However, if an attorney dies, it can cause a problem. We take a look at how to put contingency plans

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives a chosen attorney the authority to manage someone’s affairs, should they lose the ability to do this. We take a look at whether someone with dementia can make an LPA. An LPA can be hugely beneficial for someone with dementia. If the time

A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by Parliament. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 became law on 18 September 2023.  Currently, the Office of the Public Guardian deals with the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney using a paper-based system. They have

A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA gives an attorney the legal authority to make decisions on someone’s behalf, should they ever lose the mental capacity to do this themselves. There are two types of LPA:  Property and financial affairs LPA; and  Health and welfare LPA  Different attorneys can be appointed for each type of

A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives someone the authority to manage your personal affairs, should you ever become unable to do this yourself. We take a look at the decisions you will need to make when you have an LPA drawn up. There are two types

Research carried out by Scottish Widows has found that one in three people don’t understand how a Lasting Power of Attorney works. We take a look at the key issues to be aware of. A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a legal document that gives authority to a trusted attorney chosen by you,