Anyone can become physically or mentally incapable as a result of an illness or accident regardless of how old they are.
A will operates only after death but in this day and age, when factors such as medical advances and diet make it possible for us to live longer, it is a wise precaution to have appointed attorneys that you trust to make important decisions and take important actions on your behalf should the need arise.
There are two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney; and Property …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyNo, the Office of the Public Guardian will not need evidence. But as happens with all lasting power of attorney …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyBy making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you are able to choose who has the responsibility of looking after …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyNo. However if the donor still has the capacity to cancel the existing lasting power of attorney, they can do …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes but only if they have the capacity to do so.
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA power of attorney is the only legal way for a person to appoint someone to act on their behalf …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe lasting power of attorney will be terminated. The LPA and a death certificate must be sent to the Office …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyAttorneys can make gifts of your money and property but their power is limited. The Court can authorise attorneys to …
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