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Power Of Attorney

We can give you clear, pragmatic advice on the use and creation of new Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA).

You can create two types of LPA:

Property and Affairs LPA: This allows you to nominate one or more attorneys to make decisions in respect of your financial and property affairs. The LPA will continue if you are no longer able to or lack the capacity to make those decisions. Your attorneys will be able to pay your bills, manage your investments or sell your house, subject to any restrictions or conditions you might have included.

Personal Welfare LPA: This is not dissimilar to a Living Will in that it gives the attorney authority to make decisions relating to your personal welfare. It can include the power for the attorney to give or refuse consent to medical treatment or make decisions with regard to residential care. A personal welfare LPA is only effective if you are mentally incapable. You can even give your attorney the power to give or refuse consent to life-sustaining treatment.