There are two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA):
A Health and Welfare LPA enables you to choose one or more people to make decisions for you relating to your health and personal welfare.
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA enables you to appoint one or more people to manage your property and financial affairs at a time when you are no longer physically able to or lack the mental capacity to do so. This could include paying your bills or selling your property.
Your attorneys do not have to be paid however you can decide an amount to pay them. If you have …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes you must pay a registration fee for each power of attorney you apply for.
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyNo a property and financial affairs attorney can only make decisions about your finances and property.
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyAn individual can lack metal capacity if they have an injury, disorder or condition that affects the way their mind …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyAnyone can become physically or mentally incapable as a result of an illness or accident regardless of how old they …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneySomeone who can confirm the donor has the full mental capacity and understands what giving power of attorney means. A …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) only takes effect once it has been registered with the Office of the Public …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyEnduring power of attorney (EPA) was the system that was in place before LPAs. You can no longer make an …
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