Lasting Power of Attorney
We never know what is round the corner and ensuring that should you be unable to speak or act for yourself you have appointed someone that you trust to do this for you is just as important as having a valid well written Will in place.
Are there different types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
There are two types of lasting power of attorney this process if for England and Wales – it is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland:
- Health and Welfare LPA: Allows your attorney to make decisions about your healthcare, medical treatment, and living arrangements.
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA: Empowers your attorney to manage your financial affairs, including handling bank accounts, paying bills, and managing property.
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What is the role Lasting Power of Attorney?
Decision-Making Authority
A Lasting Power of Attorney grants legal authority to a trusted individual (known as an attorney) to make decisions on your behalf. This is crucial in situations where you may become mentally or physically incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself.
Choice of Attorney
You have the ability to choose who will act as your attorney. This allows you to select someone you trust, such as a family member or close friend, to make decisions in your best interests. You can choose more than one person.
Avoids Court Intervention
If you don’t have an LPA in place and become incapacitated, the Court of Protection may need to appoint a someone to make decisions on your behalf. This process can be more time-consuming, expensive, and may not align with your preferences or be the person you would prefer make those choices.
Personalisation of Instructions
You can provide specific instructions or preferences for your attorney to follow. This ensures that your wishes are known and considered when decisions are made on your behalf.
Flexibility and Control
You retain control over the decisions made on your behalf by specifying the powers granted to your attorney. You can limit or extend these powers based on your preferences.
Legal Recognition
They are legally recognised documents, and having one in place ensures that your chosen attorney’s decisions are acknowledged and respected by third parties, such as healthcare providers and financial institutions.
Should these documents not be completed correctly they may be rejected by the court of protection and may not be able to be used as intended. Let our will writers ensure they are done properly for you and guide you through the registration process.
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