Do I need to replace an Enduring Power of Attorney with an LPA? If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) you may be wondering if you need to replace this with a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced in October 2007 as a replacement for Enduring Powers of Attorney. However, if you have…
How a health and welfare LPA can help you and your family A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows someone else to step in to make decisions for you, should you ever lose the ability to do this for yourself. The document is signed while you have mental capacity, then kept in case it is ever needed.…
Decisions you need to make when you sign a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which gives someone the authority to manage your personal affairs. This is only used should you ever lose capacity to do so yourself. We take a look at the Health &…
Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney Key Points Research by Scottish Widows has found that one in three people don’t understand how a Lasting Power of Attorney works. We help you understand LPA key points. A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a legal document giving authority to a trusted attorney chosen by you. It enables them to deal with…
Court of Protection deputyship explained If someone loses the capacity to make their own decisions, a relative can apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order. This gives the relative authority to manage the person’s finances on their behalf. We take a look at the process and explain a Court of Protection deputyship. The best way to prepare…
LPA registrations up by 19% during 2022 Ministry of Justice figures have revealed that registrations of Lasting Powers of Attorney have risen by almost one-fifth compared to the same period the previous year. Figures for July to September 2022 show that 201,121 Lasting Powers of Attorney or LPAs were registered. An increase of LPA registrations up by 19% on the…
When should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA gives legal authority to a trusted family member or friend to deal with your affairs on your behalf. It can be used should you ever lose the capacity to make your own decisions. Many people ask the question when should I make an LPA?…
Attorneys capabilities under a Lasting Power of Attorney? Being appointed as someone’s attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney means you will have the authority to make certain decisions on their behalf. We look at what an attorney can do under these circumstances. There are two types of LPA. One in respect of property and financial affairs and one in…
Dementia in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney authorises a trusted friend or relative to make decisions on someone’s behalf, should they lose the capacity to do this themselves. We take a look at Dementia & Lasting Powers of Attorney. It is highly recommended that someone with dementia should sign a Lasting Power of Attorney…
What to do when you want to end a Lasting Power of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a document that gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs on your behalf. This is in case you are ever unable to do so yourself. Over time you may want to change the arrangements you have…
