Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
What is an LPA?
An LPA sets out who will deal with your affairs if you become unable to manage them whilst you’re still alive whereas a Will deals with a person’s affairs after death. A Will and an LPA often go together to specify who you want to look after your estate and affairs during your lifetime (LPA) and after your death (a Will).
LPAs are not just for later in life, as anyone can lose capacity young or old. If an LPA is not in place, it can cause real problems for your loved-ones.
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:
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If there isn’t an LPA in place (or an Enduring Power Attorney which LPAs replaced in 2007) then family or loved-ones may have to go through a costly and time-consuming route of getting the Court to appoint people to make decisions on behalf of the person who has lost capacity (a Deputyship application).
Can you have more than one type of LPA?
What I offer
I have over 20 years’ experience dealing with Powers of Attorney. I can guide you through the drafting and registration process and avoid the hidden pitfalls which can often end in rejected applications. I can advise on the whole process, Attorney’s duties, and the responsibilities and practicalities of acting as an Attorney.
If you have nobody appropriate who can act as your property & affairs attorney, or if you need an independent professional to act alongside family members or friends as a safeguard, I am also able to step in as a professional attorney where required.
Feel free to call me on 07918 893175 for further information, or alternatively you can email your query to james@jpwinfield.co.uk or through my contact page.
