A Lasting power of attorney (LPA) is an important document that allows you to plan ahead and choose people who could take
control of your affairs if you become unable or
unwilling to manage them yourself.
Why should I make a lasting power of attorney?
You never know when you might suffer a serious illness that affects body or mind.
You may be unable to communicate or get out of the house for a while.
You prefer someone you trust to make decisions for you, if you become unable to make your own
Anyone over age 18 who is of sound mental capacity can have one.
Young adults can find themselves no longer able to act for themselves.
If someone is diagnosed with a condition likely to cause loss of communication or mental capacity,
they would be well advised to think about who they want to make decisions for them
when they can no longer do so.
It's never too soon to set these up, but it can be left too late!
Having an LPA is a safe way of maintaining control over decisions made for you because:
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney as follows:
Property and Financial LPA– someone you trust can act on your behalf in matters such as:
Health and Welfare LPA– someone you trust can act on your behalf in matters such as:
Cost- We provide an assisted service for you at an affordable cost and costs include legal registration. We explain everything you need to know. We complete the paperwork mountain for you and follow the process through keeping you informed until all legally completed. Legal registration takes a minimum of 6 weeks.
Appointees/Court of Protection If you lose mental capacity at some point and have not set up an LPA, an appointee or Court of Protection can be applied for in order for someone else to make decisions on your behalf. This process is more expensive then a Lasting Power of Attorney and waiting time for
legal registration from the Court of Protection takes much longer.
control of your affairs if you become unable or
unwilling to manage them yourself.
Why should I make a lasting power of attorney?
You never know when you might suffer a serious illness that affects body or mind.
You may be unable to communicate or get out of the house for a while.
You prefer someone you trust to make decisions for you, if you become unable to make your own
Anyone over age 18 who is of sound mental capacity can have one.
Young adults can find themselves no longer able to act for themselves.
If someone is diagnosed with a condition likely to cause loss of communication or mental capacity,
they would be well advised to think about who they want to make decisions for them
when they can no longer do so.
It's never too soon to set these up, but it can be left too late!
Having an LPA is a safe way of maintaining control over decisions made for you because:
- It is legally registered with the Office of Public Guardian (OPG) before use.
- Attorneys are duty bound to follow laid down principles.
- Your signature, and the signatures of your chosen attorney/s are witnessed
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney as follows:
Property and Financial LPA– someone you trust can act on your behalf in matters such as:
- Day to day money decisions right through to buying and selling property
- Opening, closing, and operating bank/building society accounts
- Claiming and receiving your benefits, pensions, and allowances for you.
Health and Welfare LPA– someone you trust can act on your behalf in matters such as:
- Day to day living including diet, medical needs, and longer term care
- Ensure that your wishes are carried out if it comes to a life or death decision having to be made.
Cost- We provide an assisted service for you at an affordable cost and costs include legal registration. We explain everything you need to know. We complete the paperwork mountain for you and follow the process through keeping you informed until all legally completed. Legal registration takes a minimum of 6 weeks.
Appointees/Court of Protection If you lose mental capacity at some point and have not set up an LPA, an appointee or Court of Protection can be applied for in order for someone else to make decisions on your behalf. This process is more expensive then a Lasting Power of Attorney and waiting time for
legal registration from the Court of Protection takes much longer.
If you have not got a Lasting power of attorney in place, then please contact us.