Lasting Power of Attorney

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, […]

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 […]