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Lasting Power Of Attorney

LegalLasting Power Of Attorney

What is a lasting power of attorney?

Powers of Attorney (POA) have been serving the public for centuries. It is a powerful legal document which allows an individual (Donor) to appoint a person of their own choice (an Attorney) to look after their affairs should they, at a later stage, no longer wish to make these decisions or cannot manage their affairs themselves.

There may come a time in your life when you cannot manage your financial affairs or personal welfare owing to some form of incapacity, and you will need someone to act on your behalf.

Even when we are young, we can find ourselves incapacitated owing to illness or injury. It can be invaluable to have a reliable person who can manage your personal affairs and remove the anxiety of having unpaid bills at a time when you most need peace of mind.

Similarly, as we get older, the need for an attorney increases as we are more prone to illness and injuries.

Creating a Power of Attorney in advance ensures that if the worst were to happen, you could rest assured that your financial affairs and personal welfare are safe.

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Setting up an LPA allows you to plan in advance

Having an LPA set up means that you have peace of mind, should anything happen to you or a loved one. It gives you the ability to plan ahead:

  • The people you want to make those decisions for you (your Attorneys).
  • The decisions you want to be made on your behalf e.g. life-sustaining treatments.
  • How do you want your Attorneys to make those decisions e.g. jointly
  • Once the LPA is registered with the OPG, your attorneys can make financial decisions on your behalf, and they must follow the principles as set out in the Mental Capacity Act when making these decisions.
  • Your Attorneys are free to act on your behalf without involvement from the OPG unless a concern is raised with how the Attorney is acting.
  • The Donor and the Attorney must have minimal personal details to set up the LPA.
  • A shorter time scale is involved in setting up the LPA.

Who Can Act As My Attorney? Who Can Make An LPA?

Anyone aged 18 and over who has mental capacity and who is not bankrupt when they sign the form. You should appoint someone you trust such as a relative, or a professional. (Most professional Attorneys will only act for LPA Property & Financial Affairs). Anyone aged 18 years or over who has mental capacity at the time of making it (England and Wales).

You should also consider how you would like your Attorneys to act. You have three options:

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