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Lasting Power Of Attorney Solicitors in Bognor Regis, West Sussex

At any point in your life, there could be any number of reasons why you might need someone else to step in and help deal with your financial and/or health and welfare matters and make decisions for you. By appointing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), they’ll be able to look after the best interests of you and your family whenever it’s necessary. 

Our trusted lasting power of attorney solicitors are available to give you all the expert practical help and legal advice needed for this service. We can help you with every step of the process, preparing your LPA paperwork as per your wishes and ensuring your affairs are all in order for your property and finance or health and welfare – or both.

 

  • Honest advice

  • Personal one-to-one service

  • Dedicated firm

  • Local experienced team

  • Straightforward outlined costs

What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a common, legally-binding document allowing you (the ‘donor’) to name people you trust as your ‘attorneys’ to make choices about your medical treatment and care, finances, and home, either now or in the future, on your behalf.

You have complete control over who you choose to be your attorney(s) and they can only be given control of your affairs, and make decisions in your best interests if you’re physically unable to make decisions any longer or without the ‘mental capacity’ to make them for yourself.

LPAs can only be appointed while you’re in good mental and physical health so the process should not be left too late. Find out more.

Contact us today for more information and advice on our lasting power of attorney services or to arrange your no-obligation, free initial consultation. Send us a message, call us on 01243 945 054, or email the team directly at mark@mjrsolicitors.co.uk or info@mjrsolicitors.co.uk today.

 

What types of LPA are there?

Alongside an Ordinary or General Power Of Attorney, which gives your chosen attorney(s) full permission to act on your behalf for a pre-determined, temporary period, there are three different types of Lasting Power of Attorney roles. 

While you should choose the most relevant LPA to you, your circumstances, and what you need, you also have the choice of using the same person or people for all types of LPA or nominating different people to look after each one for you. However, there are different procedures in place for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

When you need advice on which LPA will work better for your circumstances, MJR Solicitors can give you the detail you need to make an informed choice. Get in touch to arrange your no-obligation, free consultation with us today.

How To Set Up Your Lasting Power Of Attorney

Setting up your LPA can be straightforward, so while you’re free to complete the process yourself, it’s important to remember that your LPA is a legally binding document. As such, setting up your LPA can be complex and challenging in places. The registration process can also take up to 6 months, so setting up your LPA should be completed as early as possible. Find out more.

Here’s a brief rundown of the process you’ll need to go through:

  • Choose your attorney(s)
  • Choose an impartial professional certificate provider
  • Notify others about your choices (if you want to)
  • Submit your paperwork
  • Register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)

Because of its legal status, even if you’re confident of completing the process yourself, it’s certainly worth our experienced MJR Lasting Power Of Attorney Solicitors checking it in full to ensure it’s completed correctly and in full to avoid any delays or additional costs. Alternatively, we’re here to complete the process for you right from the start if you prefer. Contact us today to get started.

Who Can Be An Attorney?

You can nominate anyone to be your attorney as long as they’re over 18, of sound mind, and you trust them to act in your best interests and make decisions for you when you’re unable to make them yourself. Many people choose family members or close friends to be their LPA, but you can choose:

  • Blood or non-blood relatives (family or in-laws)
  • Close friends
  • Any professional (i.e. a doctor, accountant, or solicitor)
  • Your spouse or partner

You can also choose more than one attorney if you want to, but they should be responsible and have the ability to work together. Find out more.

How MJR Lasting Power Of Attorney Solicitors Can Help You

With MJR Solicitors being experienced Lasting Power Of Attorney solicitors, our trusted team of solicitors will guide you through the process, helping you at every stage with an individual and personal service.

On hand to give you the practical help and jargon-free legal advice you need, we’re here to prepare your LPA paperwork as per your wishes and help you understand the responsibilities of your attorneys and what’s expected of them. And we’ll ensure your affairs are in order for your property and finance or health and welfare – or both – giving complete peace of mind for you and your family.

Contact MJR Solicitors today

Contact us for more information and advice on all our lasting power of attorney services or to arrange your no-obligation, free initial consultation. Send us a message, call us on 01243 945 054, or email the team directly at mark@mjrsolicitors.co.uk or info@mjrsolicitors.co.uk today.

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"10/10 for everything. We were making simple wills and Mark was courteous, professional and gave us confidence in all he did. It was all straightforward."

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Bracklesham

"Having never used a Solicitor before we found the whole experience easy, relaxed and, although a legal matter, it was informal feel whilst being professional. Mark was friendly and welcoming and on a level with us, coming across as a nice person you can relate to. He is very knowledgeable and offers excellent advice and information, answering all our queries."

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Hayling Island

"A massive thank you to Mark Riley and Beverley Rayner for allowing me to accompany them on a few occasions whilst they advised clients (in their capacity as duty solicitor) at the police station.

I’m currently working towards becoming an accredited Police Station Legal Representative, and so being able to observe Beverley and Mark in this role proved to be invaluable experience and an important addition to the personal study section of my portfolio. Thanks to their thorough, professional and sensitive approach with their clients, I have learned a huge amount. It has given me the grounding I need to continue towards my goal."

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Rustington

"10/10 to all questions"

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Aldwick, Bognor Regis

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Pagham, Bognor Regis

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Pagham, Bognor Regis

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New Zealand

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Felpham, Bognor Regis

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Bognor Regis

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Aldwick, Bognor Regis

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Oxfordshire

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Flansham

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Emsworth

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Bognor Regis

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West Sussex

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Mr L

Chichester

"We are so grateful to Mark for all his help and considerable patience regarding the recent preparation of our wills and for the invaluable advice concerning a Trust for our grandson. He took all the time that was needed to ensure that we understood the relevant aspects of this complex subject. He explained the legal ramifications in terms that a layman could understand and he made sure the resulting arrangement was fully in line with our intentions. It has set our minds at rest to know that this important matter has been so efficiently dealt with and thus we no longer need to feel concern over it. Full marks in all departments to MJR Solicitors; it is hard to see how such a friendly and professional service could be improved."

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Felpham

Would definitely recommend...very easy to contact and our Will was arranged and signed in a week!

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