Here Are Some Ways A Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) Can Help
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and you can choose one or the other, or both depending on your circumstances. You also have the choice of using the same person or people for both types, or nominating different people to look after each one for you. However, there’s a different process in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney
As the most common LPA, this enables your nominated LPAs to act on your behalf to pay bills, set up standing orders or direct debits, pay fees, look after any investments, sell property, and use your bank account to withdraw and deposit money.
Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
This LPA enables your nominated LPAs to decide where you live, the type of care you get and where you get it, and whether to continue or discontinue any life-sustaining treatment.
My name is Mark Riley, Managing Partner of MJR Solicitors. We’re here to give you the help you need with your personal affairs before any long-term health issues become apparent.
So if you’re not sure where to start with obtaining a Lasting Powers of Attorney, why not get in touch? We can have a no-obligation chat about your worries and what we can do to help.
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At any point in your life, there are many reasons why you may need someone else to step in and help deal with your financial and/or health and welfare matters on your behalf. An ordinary Power of Attorney is suitable if you’re temporarily without the capacity to deal with your day to day affairs, and can be appointed if you’re going abroad for an extended period or hospitalised for the short to medium-term through illness or accident.
However, if your capacity is expected to be lost permanently, due to debilitating physical or mental illness, or old age, you can nominate a named individual or individuals (up to 4) to become a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
Allowing Power of Attorney on a permanent basis, they will look after the best interests of you and your family whenever it’s necessary. It should be noted that any individuals you name must be over 18 and have mental capacity to make their own decisions, in order to enter into the LPA in the first place.
FIND A TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOU NOW
We always advise setting up an LPA as soon as possible before any long-term health issues become apparent. That way, you’re in full control over what happens to your own affairs, and who looks after them when you can’t. If you leave it until it’s too late, your mental capacity may be affected and you’ll be unable to provide us with the instructions you’d like.
So, get your FREE CONSULTATION with MJR Solicitors today and ensure your LPA is set up now.
Best Wishes!
Mark Riley, Managing Partner of MJR Solicitors