What’s a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A. A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a document that allows a person (‘the Donor’) to appoint a person or persons as an attorney. There are two types of lasting power of attorney; one is for property and affairs and the other is for personal welfare. When an LPA is created it must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian who holds a register of all LPA’s. Once it has been registered the attorney can act in accordance with the terms of the LPA. The special feature of an LPA is that the authority to act on behalf of the donor continues even if the donor becomes mentally incapable and unable to make decisions for themselves. The LPA has to be signed by all parties to it and must be certified to confirm that the donor is making the decision to enter in to an LPA of their own free will and they are making an informed choice. If you are interested in making an LPA or have any queries relating to an existing one please make an appointment to see one of our family team. We are a
