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Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection
A 'Lasting Power of Attorney' (LPA) is a document allowing you to appoint one or more persons to handle your affairs for you either immediately or at a later date if you are incapacitated. It is a document that needs to be signed whilst you have the mental capacity to do so.
LPAs are more comprehensive than the previous system of 'Enduring Powers of Attorney'
(EPA) and offer you the opportunity of appointing attorneys, to manage both your
property and affairs, as well as your personal welfare.
We can advise you on the options open to you in making an LPA and can prepare the document for you.
If you are the attorney of someone who is incapable of handling their own affairs we can guide you through the procedures to be followed to activate the power of attorney.
If you are faced with the situation of a family member or friend who is incapacitated but who has not made an EPA or LPA it may be necessary to make an application to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a 'Deputy' to handle the affairs. We are experienced in dealing with the Court of Protection and can guide you through the process. Where appropriate one of our partners can be appointed as Deputy by the Court.
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