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Lasting Power of Attorney/Court of Protection

A Power of Attorney lets you (the Donor) give another person (an Attorney) power to act on your behalf. This is helpful if you are unable to look after your affairs due to illness, accident, frailty or whilst you are abroad.

 

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will continue even if you lose mental capacity.

 

There are two types of LPAs:-

  • A Property and Affairs LPA, which allows your Attorney to deal with your property and finances; and
  • A Welfare LPA, which allows your Attorney to make welfare and healthcare decisions for you, provided you lack the mental capacity to do so yourself.

Any Enduring Power of Attorney, validly made before 1 October 2007, will continue to be able to be used, but only for your property and affairs.

 

Without an EPA or an LPA, the Court of Protection may need to appoint a Deputy to act for you.

 

Our experienced team at Paris Smith LLP can sensitively discuss your requirements, provide detailed advice and prepare the relevant documentation.