Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions on your behalf.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) gives your attorney control over what happens to you if you have an accident or illness that compromises/takes away your ability to make your own decisions (you ‘lack mental capacity’).
If you’d like a consultation to discuss your requirements or queries surrounding making power of attorney arrangements, reach out and contact us today.
Appointing an Attorney
To be able to appoint an attorney, you must be aged 18 or over, and have sound mental capacity (the ability to reasonably make your own decisions). You can appoint more than one attorney.
There are two types of lasting powers of attorney – Property and Finances, and Health and Welfare. You can to make one or both.
There are two types of lasting powers of attorney – Property and Finances, and Health and Welfare. You can to make one or both.
Property and Finances
This Power of Attorney will permit your attorneys to assist and manage your financial affairs. This can involve paying your bills, withdrawing money from your account, selling your property, and managing your financial affairs. They will also be able to collect benefits or a pension on your behalf.
You can control how and when they act under the Lasting Power of Attorney so you are able to decide how best it can work for you.
You can control how and when they act under the Lasting Power of Attorney so you are able to decide how best it can work for you.
Health and Welfare
If you are ever in a situation where you are found to be lacking in mental capacity, a Health and Welfare Attorney will be able to make decisions and act on what they believe is in your best interests regarding your physical health and wellbeing.
Some decisions they may make under this particular authority include managing your daily routine such as washing, dressing, and eating, and decisions surrounding your medical care and/or treatments. They can also make decisions about where you live, such as moving you into a care home or facility.
Some decisions they may make under this particular authority include managing your daily routine such as washing, dressing, and eating, and decisions surrounding your medical care and/or treatments. They can also make decisions about where you live, such as moving you into a care home or facility.
A Lasting Power of Attorney is an important legal document to have in place should such assistance ever be required. You can choose your attorneys and consider who is best placed to act in your best interests. If you have any questions about LPA processes, book your consultation today. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, and help you decide on the best course of action for you.
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