A personal lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows someone you trust to make important decisions about your health, welfare, or finances if you are no longer able to. It gives you peace of mind knowing that your wishes will still be followed, even if you cannot speak for yourself.
A health and welfare LPA lets your chosen attorney make decisions about your care, daily routine, and medical treatment. This includes choices about where you live, the support you receive, and whether you should have certain treatments. It only takes effect if you lose mental capacity.
A property and financial affairs LPA gives your attorney the power to manage your money and property. This could include paying bills, accessing bank accounts, and dealing with investments or property sales. You can choose for this to start straight away (with your permission) or only if you lose mental capacity.
A personal lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions about your personal matters if you are unable to do so. This person, known as your attorney, must always act in your best interests.
Want to know more about making a personal LPA? Here are some common questions:
A personal LPA lets you choose someone to make health, care, or financial decisions for you if you lose mental capacity. It makes sure that the person you trust is the one looking after your affairs.
You can choose anyone you trust - often a spouse, partner, or adult child. They must be over 18 and willing to take on the responsibility.
It’s best to be prepared. Illness, accidents, or ageing can affect anyone, and having an LPA in place means your affairs can be managed smoothly when needed.
Yes. If you still have capacity, you can cancel or update your LPA at any time by writing to the Office of the Public Guardian.
Depending on the type, your attorney can manage your finances, pay bills, arrange care, decide where you live, or make medical choices if you cannot.
Planning ahead puts you in control. Contact us today to discuss setting up your personal LPA and protect your wishes for the future.
We’re looking forward to helping you get your estate planning sorted.
Don’t worry if you’re not sure where to start. We’re here to guide you through the process.
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The guidance and/or information contained within this website is subject to the regulatory regime of England and Wales and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the England and Wales only.
Customer service email address: admin@lamond-wills.co.uk.
Return policy: You have a right to cancel any agreement within 14 days by emailing the company using our customer service email address above.
© 2024 Lamond Wills Ltd Registered in England & Wales, No. 12618945.
Registered Lamond Wills, Sparkhouse, Ropewalk, Lincoln, LN6 7DQ.
