Lasting Powers of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney ensures that someone you trust can make decisions on your behalf if you’re ever unable to do so. It’s one of the most important documents you can put in place.
Discuss Your RequirementsWhat Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted people to make decisions on your behalf. There are two types, each covering a different area of your life.
A Property & Financial Affairs LPA gives your chosen attorney the authority to manage your finances, property, bills and banking if you are unable to do so yourself. A Health & Welfare LPA covers decisions about your medical treatment, care arrangements and daily life.
An LPA can only be used once it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). Importantly, LPAs are not just for the elderly — accidents, illness and unexpected events can affect anyone at any age. Putting an LPA in place while you have capacity is one of the most responsible steps you can take.
Who This Is For
- Anyone over 18 who wants to plan ahead
- Those approaching retirement
- People with health concerns
- Business owners who need financial decisions made if incapacitated
- Families wanting peace of mind
- Those who’ve seen the difficulties when no LPA is in place
Our Approach
We guide you through the entire process, starting with a clear explanation of the two types of LPA and helping you decide which are appropriate for your circumstances. Many clients choose to put both in place for complete coverage.
We help you think carefully about who to appoint as your attorneys, including how they should act — whether jointly, severally, or a combination of both. We also discuss any specific instructions or preferences you may wish to include.
Once drafted, we assist with the registration process with the Office of the Public Guardian, ensuring everything is completed correctly and without unnecessary delays. Your LPAs are then stored securely and ready to be used if the need ever arises.
Common Questions
An LPA is a legal document that lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the capacity to make them yourself. There are two types: one for financial decisions and one for health and welfare.
A Property & Financial Affairs LPA can be used as soon as it’s registered (with your consent), while a Health & Welfare LPA can only be used when you lack capacity to make decisions yourself.
Without an LPA, your family would need to apply to the Court of Protection to manage your affairs — a lengthy, expensive process during an already difficult time.
Yes. You can appoint multiple attorneys to act jointly (all must agree) or jointly and severally (any can act independently). We’ll help you decide which arrangement works best.
Let’s Discuss Your LPA
Book a consultation to discuss putting lasting powers of attorney in place. We’ll guide you through every step of the process.
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