If you don’t make an LPA, and later become unable to make certain decisions for yourself, there may be a time when no one can legally make decisions for you. This can make things difficult, such as paying bills or care costs, or making decisions about your future care.
If this happens, someone may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become your deputy. This gives them similar powers to that of an attorney. A relative or friend can apply to be your deputy, or a professional may be appointed. The process of becoming a deputy is a lot more time-consuming and expensive than an LPA. A deputy must also do some things on an ongoing basis, such as paying an annual fee and submitting an annual report, so it is usually easier for someone to be an attorney rather than a deputy. Also the court are often reluctant to appoint a deputy to make decisions about your health and welfare.
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 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 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 can object to Enduring Powers of Attorney or a Lasting Powers of Attorney being set up for a …
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 AttorneyA replacement attorney if the donor has specified one in the 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 …
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