LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE: WHAT IF I DON’T MAKE ONE?
Statistics show that an increasing number of people are making Lasting Powers of Attorney, and nearly half of those registered now relate to Health and Welfare. We urge everyone reaching an age where ‘end of life decisions’ are becoming an issue to consider putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare…
What does ‘LPA’ stand for?
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot…
Lasting Powers of Attorney aren’t for everybody, but …
The only reason which we can think of why someone should not grant LPAs is that they cannot think of anyone suitable to act as the Attorney. We have to agree that appointing someone who is not trustworthy or reliable can only make things worse. Most people, however, will know of relatives, friends or in…
WILLS, PROBATE AND MUCH MORE
Tassells offer expertise not only in Wills and Probate, but also Lasting Power of Attorney, Family Trusts (sometimes called Asset Protection Trusts), and Court of Protection matters. Some reasons for choosing Tassells: We are a very long-established Lexcel accredited law firm. Our Head of Department (Ann Astbury) is an accredited Trusts and Estate Practitioner. We…
What about my care if I lose capacity?
A survey was recently carried out by a think tank called Centre for Future Studies on behalf of Solicitors for the Elderly. Two-thirds of people surveyed believe that their next of kin will be in a position to make medical and care decisions if mental capacity is lost. This is not true. Only medical staff…
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) Guide
We have prepared this brief guide for clients considering the possibility of granting a Lasting Power of Attorney both in relation to property and affairs and also welfare. The different types of Power raise distinct matters for consideration. What is an LPA? In essence, in creating a Lasting Power of Attorney, you appoint another person…