We can help you prepare your Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legally binding document in England and Wales which lets you appoint one or more Attorneys to help you make decisions. If you are no longer able to make your own decisions your Attorney may make decisions for you.
There are two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney – Property & Financial Decisions and Health & Welfare Decisions. You can choose to make one or both.
The Lasting Power of Attorney for Property & Financial Decisions can be used by your Attorneys to manage your bank account, pay bills, collect benefits or sell your home should you need them to. The document can be used once it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, but only with your permission. Should you lose mental capacity then your Attorneys can take over completely.
The Lasting Power of Attorney for Health & Welfare can only be used if you have lost mental capacity. Your Attorneys can make all decisions for you, for example, where you live, your daily routine, medical care and, if you have given them authority to do so within the document, they can consent or refuse life sustaining treatment on your behalf.
Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney with professional assistance helps ensure your applications meet all the Office of the Public Guardian’s strict requirements. Many LPAs are rejected due to simple but costly mistakes such as incorrect signatures, unclear instructions, or personal details not matching. By guiding you through each step, checking all wording, and ensuring the documents are executed correctly, we greatly reduce the risk of errors and avoid unnecessary delays or rejections by the OPG.
If you would like to know more please contact us on
01799 523441 – Saffron Walden office
01440 702485 – Haverhill office
01223 832939 – Sawston office
Or send an email to [email protected]
Senior Qualified Paralegal
Christine Gee has over 40 years’ experience in the law but has specialised in Wills and Probate for the last 23 years having gained a Specialist Paralegal Diploma in April 2000. Christine is based at our Sawston office and can also visit clients at home, or via telephone or remote video meeting. Christine is able to assist with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration and Court of Protection Deputyship Orders.
Hobbies and Interests: When not in the office Christine enjoys reading, painting (occasionally!) and spending time with her dogs.
