Enduring power of attorney (EPA) was the system that was in place before LPAs. You can no longer make an EPA. However, if you made an EPA before October 1 2007 and it was correctly filled in, it is still valid and can still be registered and used.
If you have a valid EPA, you don’t necessarily need to make an LPA. However, EPAs only cover decisions about finances and property (like the property and affairs LPA). They do not cover health and welfare decisions, so some people who have a valid EPA might also want to make a health and welfare LPA to cover decisions about their care or treatment.
No, the Office of the Public Guardian will not need evidence. But as happens with all lasting power of attorney …
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 AttorneyThe Office of the Public Guardian can be asked to stop the registration through an objection if:- The donor is …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYour family or friends might need to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to make your …
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 AttorneyIt depends upon the circumstances. If someone chooses to appoint their partner as their only attorney, and they owned the …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyEnduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs), like a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, enables someone to make decisions for you in …
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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