A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make important decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself – due to illness, disability, or age-related decline. Putting an LPA in place now helps ensure that your preferences are respected, no matter what the future holds.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
There are two types of LPAs, and you can choose one or both depending on your needs:
Health and welfare LPA – This allows your chosen representative to make decisions about medical treatment, care, living arrangements, and life-sustaining treatment.
Property and financial affairs LPA – This grants authority to manage your finances, pay bills, access bank accounts, or even sell property if necessary.
Why setting up an LPA matters
1.Ensure your wishes are respected
Without an LPA, your loved ones may not have legal authority to make decisions for you. In such cases, they may need to apply to the Court of Protection – an expensive and time-consuming process. By setting up your LPA in advance, you remove uncertainty and ensure your wishes are followed.
2.Avoid family disputes
Without clear legal guidance, families may disagree on the best course of action. Appointing a trusted decision-maker through an LPA helps prevent conflict and removes uncertainty.
3.Don’t wait until it’s too late
You can only create an LPA while you have the mental capacity to do so. If you delay and something unexpected happens, it may be too late to put legal protection in place. Acting early preserves your autonomy and eases the burden on your family.
4.Reduces the risk of errors and delays
Completing a Lasting Power of Attorney form correctly is vital. Even small mistakes can result in rejection or delays when registering the LPA. Our team of specialists ensures your application meets all legal standards, guiding you through every step with clarity and care.
5.Peace of mind for you and your family
By putting an LPA in place, you take control of your future. You’ll know that someone you trust will act in your best interests—and your family will avoid the stress and uncertainty of not knowing what to do.
Speak to an expert today
Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make when planning for the future. Whether you need a health and welfare LPA, a property and financial affairs LPA, or both, our expert team of specialists are here to help. Get in touch with Wendy Anderson by clicking the button below.
