Despite its importance, there are common myths about Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which can lead to confusion and...
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What happens to LPA when the donor dies?
A power of attorney (POA) grants an individual (the Attorney) the authority to make decisions on behalf of another...
MyPOA Day – March 2024
This MyPOA Day - March 2024 blog post is some of the issues that I have to deal with on a daily basis being a power of attorney... The Scammers This morning I got a call from the lovely man who takes Dad out for walks in his wheelchair (let's call him Wheelchair Carer...
Lacking mental capacity and the Mental Capacity Assessment
Your mental capacity is vital to whether you can make decisions or not. It will make the difference, for example, between whether you can even appoint your own Attorney. If you are lacking mental capacity and haven't appointed an attorney, it will be too late as a...
Duties of a Court Appointed Deputy or Attorney to the family
There are some circumstances where your loved one will have a court appointed panel deputy or professional attorney looking after their finances. In this situation, what are the duties of a court appointed deputy or attorney to the family? Your loved one, formally...
Activate the Lasting Power of Attorney
There comes a time when an Attorney will need to start using the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to gain authority to represent the Donor. The easiest way to do that is online but, to do that, the LPA will first need to be 'activated'. You, the attorney, then...
Placing a parent in a care home: Your duties as an attorney
Caring for ageing parents or other elderly relatives is a profound responsibility that many of us will face at some point in our lives. As an attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the weight of decision-making can feel particularly heavy. This...
Using a Lasting Power of Attorney abroad
These days more people have relatives who either live abroad or have properties abroad. So, it is essential to understand how using a Lasting Power of Attorney abroad works. It is increasingly common for an individual to find themselves managing personal and legal...
Revoking your Attorney: What you need to know
You can end the Power of Attorney (POA) yourself by revoking your Attorney as long as you have mental capacity. It may be that you no longer need the Attorney or that the Attorney is no longer suitable, practical or trustworthy. The revocation will not be effective...
Guidance on Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA covers decisions about your financial affairs and your health and wellbeing. It was created in 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and came into effect on 1 October 2007. This article gives you some general guidance on Lasting...
Beginner’s Guide to Power of Attorney
At some point in your life you might need someone to help you make decisions about your health or finances, or to act on your behalf. This beginner's guide to power of attorney will guide you through this very complex subject. You may need to appoint someone because...
Discretionary Investments and Power of Attorney
As an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Finance and Property, you may be tasked with making investments on behalf of the donor. It may be that you happen to be a seasoned professional at investing but, most attorneys won't be. This article looks...
