What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) ?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives another individual the legal authority to look after specific aspects of your affairs. There are two types of LPA:

1.  Health and Welfare– This allows you to choose a person (or persons) to make decisions about things like your daily routine and medical care.

2. Property and Financial Affairs- This allows you to choose a person (or persons) to make decisions about money and property such as paying bills or selling your home.

 Why should I make an LPA?

As people may become incapacitated through accident or illness, we would recommend putting in place an LPA at the earliest opportunity. If you do not have an LPA and later become mentally incapacitated, relatives may face delays and expense applying to the Court of Protection to take control of your finances.

For more information, please contact our Private Client department for expert and professional advice.

LPA Testimonials

Melanie Pratlett recently assisted Mrs W with Lasting Powers of Attorney. Adams Harrison Solicitors have been her family lawyer for hers and previous generations.

Mrs W said “Melanie has dealt with Probate, Wills, Trusts and LPA’s for me and my family, and due to Adams Harrison having experts for various specialties Melanie has also recommended colleagues who have dealt with Buying and Selling of properties and also Assents.” She added “It is reassuring to stay with one group of Solicitors”.

Mr & Mrs P recently instructed Sarah Bruce for advice relating to Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Although aware of Adams Harrison this was the first time they had used our services and were impressed with Sarah from their first meeting with her.

They said “Overall you gave us an excellent service and based on that we had confidence in the services that you provide”. They were certain they would recommend us to others.

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