Lasting Power of Attorney

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,

If you are making a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, you will need a certificate provider to sign the LPA. We take a look at the role of the certificate provider and why they are important. A Lasting Power of Attorney gives legal authority to someone to act on your behalf in the event

A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA appoints someone to act for an individual in the event that they lose the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs. We take a look at what action is possible if you have concerns over an LPA or the behaviour of an attorney. Anyone can make a

If someone loses the capacity to make their own decisions, a relative can apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order. This will give the relative authority to manage the person’s finances on their behalf. We take a look at the process. The best way of preparing for the future is to put

A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA gives legal authority to a trusted family member or friend to deal with your affairs on your behalf. It can be used should you ever lose the capacity to make your own decisions. There are two types of LPA that can be made: Financial and property LPA Health

A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a legal document giving authority to a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf, should you ever become unable to do this yourself. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning making and using LPAs. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting

A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA gives legal authority to a trusted friend or relative to make decisions and deal with the affairs of someone unable to do this for themselves. It is always recommended that people sign an LPA while they have the mental capacity to do so. This means that, should they

A Lasting Power of Attorney authorises a trusted friend or relative to make decisions on someone’s behalf, should they lose the capacity to do this themselves. If an individual is diagnosed with dementia, it is highly recommended that they sign a Lasting Power of Attorney if they are able to do so. A Lasting Power

A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a document that gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs on your behalf, should you ever be unable to do this yourself. It is recommended that everyone consider putting one in place so that, should anything happen, your loved ones have the reassurance of

If you have been appointed as someone’s attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney you will have the authority to make certain decisions on their behalf. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney – one in respect of property and financial affairs and one in respect of health and welfare.  When someone loses