A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives a trusted relative or friend the authority to manage your affairs for you, should you ever lose mental capacity. We look at what happens if someone cannot make their own decisions but does not have an LPA. There are two main types of
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Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a crucial part of planning for the future, but people often put it off. We look at why it is always recommended to have an LPA in place, and the problems you could face if you delay. An LPA is a legal document giving your attorney the
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After a death, the personal representatives of the deceased have the job of winding up the estate. If they don’t want to take on the role, they need to avoid intermeddling. Intermeddling is taking action to deal with the estate as if someone has the right to do so, and as if they will be
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint a trusted friend or relative to manage your affairs for you, in case you ever become unable to do this for yourself. We look at whether you need a solicitor to draft your LPA, and what you need to be aware of. There are two
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If you are in the difficult position of having a loved one who is no longer able to manage their own affairs, you may need the help of the Court of Protection. The court deals with matters relating to those who do not have the mental capacity to make their own decisions, whether this is
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an essential part of future planning. We look at the differences between LPAs and advance decisions, and what happens if you make both. There are two main types of LPA: one deals with property and financial affairs, and the other type covers health and welfare. It is usually
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful document in planning for the future. It allows you to appoint someone to deal with your affairs and make decisions on your behalf, should this ever become necessary. We look at how to choose the right person as your representative. You can make two different types
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The Ministry of Justice has announced that the fee for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will increase from £82 to £92 on 17th November 2025. Repeat application fees will rise from £41 to £46. Having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is an essential part of planning for the future. It allows
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Selling someone’s property as their attorney or deputy If you have been appointed as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or a deputy under a deputyship order, the time may come when you need to sell a property on behalf of the person whose affairs you are managing. It is essential to
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Can you use a joint bank account if the other holder loses mental capacity? It is often assumed that having a joint bank account is a solution to the loss of mental capacity. In fact, it can make matters complicated for both parties. We look at what might happen and explore the solutions. Having a
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