Anyone can become physically or mentally incapable as a result of an illness or accident regardless of how old they are.
A will operates only after death but in this day and age, when factors such as medical advances and diet make it possible for us to live longer, it is a wise precaution to have appointed attorneys that you trust to make important decisions and take important actions on your behalf should the need arise.
Before registration: you can make a new lasting power of attorney and choose a new attorney. But only if you …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) only takes effect once it has been registered with the Office of the Public …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes, you can choose more than one attorney. You can decide whether your attorneys must make their decisions together or …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyIt depends upon the circumstances. If someone chooses to appoint their partner as their only attorney, and they owned the …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyYes but only if they have the capacity to do so.
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyEnduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs), like a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, enables someone to make decisions for you in …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyAttorneys can make gifts of your money and property but their power is limited. The Court can authorise attorneys to …
Read more Lasting Powers of AttorneyThere are two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney; and Property …
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