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 Miss W with Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Miss W had used Adams Harrison previously and commented that on every occasion everything was completed without a hitch and by friendly staff. She added that a colleague had recommended Adams Harrison to her and she had not regretted taking up the recommendation.

Miss W said that Melanie Pratlett’s personal manner was very good and gave advice that was easy to understand. She was certain she would recommend Adams Harrison to others.

Elizabeth Middleton recently assisted Mr & Mrs D with Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Mr & Mrs D had already heard of Adams Harrison because they were a Saffron Walden firm but the decision to use Adams Harrison was made after staff willingness to help right from the first telephone call. They said that they would not hesitate to recommend Elizabeth Middleton to someone else who required similar legal advice.

Melanie Pratlett recently assisted Mrs P with preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Mrs P said “Melanie was so helpful and kind. She explained everything in words I could understand.”

Mrs P added that she would certainly recommend Melanie to someone else if they needed legal help or advice.

Leanne Mayes recently assisted Mr and Mrs D with preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Mr & Mrs D said that within the first minutes of their first meeting with Leanne they had full confidence that they were in good hands and they received excellent advice during the process. They continued to say that they were very pleased with the service they received and wanted to thank Leanne for the help and advice she had given them with their powers of attorney, and previously with their wills.

Melanie Pratlett recently assisted in relation to Lasting Power of Attorney.

Mrs W said “I chose to use Adams Harrison when we moved to the area 10 years ago. I always receive a very professional service. Staff are all very helpful and friendly. All transactions are explained in full. I have a great deal of confidence in the company.”

Liz Middleton recently assisted Mr F with the preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney.

Mr F said “The process was efficient and well handled. Simple explanations, good communication, etc”.

Mr F used Adams Harrison because the office was local to him and he said he would be certain to recommend Adams Harrison to someone else if they needed legal help or advice.

Mrs H came to Leanne Mayes to prepare Lasting Power of Attorney for her. Mrs H said I first used the firm in Saffron Walden in 1965 and have used the firm when needed ever since. I am always happy with the service provided and I have recommended you to many people over many years. They have all been pleased with the service provided.