No. The purpose of the form is to allow people to make decisions for you in the future, if you can no longer make them yourself. It does not mean that from the moment you complete the forms your attorney takes over making decisions for you.
If you make a health and welfare LPA, your attorney cannot make decisions unless there comes a point where you cannot make them yourself.
This is different for the property and affairs LPA, which allows you to say whether you want your attorney to be able to act while you still have capacity. If you do, they wouldn’t be taking over from you, as you will also be able to act. It means that your attorney will be able to help you manage your finances and help you make your own decisions.
Your attorneys do not have to be paid however you can decide an amount to pay them. If you have …
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Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyNo. The purpose of the form is to allow people to make decisions for you in the future, if you …
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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 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 who is over 18 can be an attorney. In the case of an attorney appointed to a Property and …
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