Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) and Deputyship Orders share some similarities, giving people the legal authority to act on your behalf when you lose mental capacity. However, plenty of key differences between the two are essential to understand. This blog will explore these two legal tools, how each can be used, and how you can […]
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When establishing your lasting power of attorney (LPA), you’ll be confronted with the question: who do you want your attorney to be? This is a big decision, as your attorney can act for you and make decisions on your behalf. This guide will walk you through the responsibilities of an attorney and help you understand
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Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) enable you to grant your chosen attorneys the ability to act on your behalf. However, do you really need one? Read on to see just how an LPA could benefit you! What Are Lasting Powers of Attorney? LPAs allow people you select to make decisions on your behalf while you
Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is something that many people don’t consider during later life planning. However, it is an essential document to have in place, even if you are in good health. Why Establish an LPA? Mental capacity is defined as the ability to make and communicate decisions while understanding what
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Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that can be incredibly useful for later life planning. Many people think they are unnecessary, but there are many reasons why an LPA may be beneficial to you. What Is an LPA? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint
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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are set to be modernised according to new government standards established in July 2021. More people than ever are looking into establishing an LPA to secure their future, and the old process is set to be scrapped for a new, streamlined version that will include additional safeguards. What Are Lasting
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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) is a legally binding document that allows people to appoint a person of their choosing to make decisions for them. They are often created in preparation for, if, or when an individual loses mental capacity and cannot make decisions for themself. Though LPA’s must be agreed upon when the person
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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legally binding Government-backed document that allows you (the Donor) to appoint a trusted friend or family member of your choice (the Attorneys), to make decisions for you, should you lose mental capacity or no longer wish to make decisions for yourself. This gives you more control over
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We receive a lot of questions about home inheritance from our clients looking to set up a will, and for most homeowners, this is one of the most pressing matters they wish to sort out. Our houses are frequently the most valuable asset we own – physical testaments to the family that were often the
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Millions of adults across the UK hold the dangerously misguided belief that their loved ones immediately assume the right to make day to day decisions for them should they lose the capacity to do this themselves.
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