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Lasting Powers of Attorney
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
An LPA is a legal document that gives another person, known as your “attorney,” the authority to make decisions on your behalf. There are two types of LPA:
Health and Welfare LPA – This allows your attorney to make decisions about your medical treatment, care, and living arrangements if you are unable to do so yourself.
Property and Financial Affairs LPA – This allows your attorney to manage your financial affairs, such as paying bills, managing bank accounts, and making property decisions.
Why Choose Us?
We have in-depth knowledge of the legal process and can ensure your LPAs are drafted accurately and in compliance with the law.
We provide you with personalised advice, helping you structure the LPA to meet your unique needs and preferences.
Errors in LPA applications can cause delays or even rejection from the Office of the Public Guardian when registering. Our drafting services ensure everything is completed correctly the first time.
Our team demystifies any legal jargon and explains the implications of your choices, ensuring you and your appointed attorney understand your rights and responsibilities.
Our years of expertise ensures that your Lasting Power of Attorney is legally valid, reducing the risk of disputes or complications in the future.
With an average of 67,000 Lasting Powers of Attorney being sent to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration each year, 15% of these cannot be registered due to drafting errors. By using Solicitors to draft your documents and review them for errors in signing, you can save yourself from potentially unnecessary delays.
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Why Lasting Powers of Attorney are Essential
LPAs are crucial legal documents that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself. Without an LPA in place, should you lose mental capacity due to illness, injury, or old age, the responsibility for managing your financial, health, and welfare decisions could fall to the courts. This is where an LPA becomes essential – it offers peace of mind and ensures that your wishes are respected.
More Reasons Why LPAs are Important
01Control Over Your Future
By setting up an LPA, you maintain control over who will make decisions for you if you become incapable or unwilling to do so yourself. This means you can choose someone who knows and respects your wishes, rather than leaving it to the courts to decide.
02Avoid Stress and Conflict
Without an LPA, your family may face lengthy court procedures to be appointed as your deputy, which can be stressful, costly, and emotionally draining. Having an LPA in place prevents confusion and potential disputes, providing clarity for everyone involved.
How We Handle Lasting Powers of Attorney
At WT Solicitors, our Lasting Powers of Attorney Services give you:
Peace of Mind
Knowing that your affairs will be managed by someone you trust, according to your wishes, brings peace of mind. This is particularly important as we age or face health challenges that may impair our decision-making abilities.
Timely Decisions
In times of crisis, decisions may need to be made quickly—whether it’s managing your finances or making urgent medical choices. An LPA ensures that your attorney has the legal authority to act without delay and also provides:
Reassurance in Uncertain Times: Knowing that someone is legally authorised to act in your best interests brings peace of mind to you and your loved ones.
Tailored Authority: You can customise the scope of your attorney’s power, ensuring they act within the limits you set.
We can guide you through the process of creating Lasting Powers of Attorney. It’s a simple & effective way to ensure your future is safeguarded. Don’t wait until it’s too late—contact us today.
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I cannot thank WT Solicitors enough for their outstanding help in sorting out my Lasting Power of Attorney. From the very first consultation, they were professional, approachable, and incredibly understanding of my needs. They explained the process clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and made what initially seemed like a daunting task straightforward and stress-free.
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