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Many people worry that at some time, either through accident or age, they will become unable to look after financial and welfare matters for themselves. We encourage all our clients, whatever age they are, to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
A power of attorney is a legal document where a person gives another person or persons (the attorney) authority to make certain decisions on his or her behalf.
Types of LPA
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There are two types of LPA:
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• A property and affairs LPA, which allows your attorney to deal with your property and finances, as you specify.
• A welfare LPA, which allows your attorney to make welfare and health care decisions on your behalf, only when you lack mental capacity to do so yourself. This could also extend, if you wish, to giving or refusing consent to the continuation of life sustaining treatment.
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Existing Enduring Powers of Attorney
Any enduring power, validly made before 1st October 2007, will continue to be able to be used but only in respect of your property and affairs. If you wish to give authority over your health or welfare to someone you will need to make a welfare LPA.
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For further information please contact one of the following solicitors:-
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For competitive quote without obligation, please contact:
Amanda Bright
tel: 01376 512338
Sharon Tawn
tel: 01621 852323
Vidal Martin
tel: 01376 512338
Ann Fraser
tel: 01621 852323
Jane Sullivan
tel: 01621 852323
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