By making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you are able to choose who has the responsibility of looking after your affairs if you were to become incapable of doing so yourself.
Having an LPA in place also gives you the opportunity to provide guidance on how you want your affairs managed if you were to become incapable of managing them yourself.
Anyone who is over 18 can be an attorney. In the case of an attorney appointed to a Property and …
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 AttorneyBefore registration: you can make a new lasting power of attorney and choose a new attorney. But only if you …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA replacement attorney if the donor has specified one in the lasting power of attorney.
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyIf you don’t make an LPA, and later become unable to make certain decisions for yourself, there may be a …
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 …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYou can include a restriction stating how the attorney must demonstrate this. For example “my attorney(s) must not use my …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes you must pay a registration fee for each power of attorney you apply for.
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