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Who can make an LPA?

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Who can make an LPA?

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Anyone aged 18 or over, with the capacity to do so, can make an LPA appointing one or more Attorneys to make decisions on their behalf. If someone no longer has the capacity to sign an LPA but their affairs need to be dealt with, then an application must be made to appoint a Deputy.

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All persons over the age of 18 with full mental capacity are able to make an LPA appointing one or two attorneys. Nobody can make an LPA on your behalf, although Solicitors can help you create the LPA. Who can I appoint as my Attorney(s)? You can appoint anyone who is over the age of 18 who is willing to act for you. Attorneys do not have to be professionals such as accountants or solicitors; you can appoint family members including your spouse or civil partner if you wish. The person(s) you wish to appoint must not be bankrupt at the time of signing the LPA. If they become bankrupt in the future it could result in a Property and Affairs LPA being cancelled if it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. What is a Certificate Provider? When making your LPA it is necessary for someone to confirm that you were not under any pressure to make it and that you had full mental capacity at the time of signing the Power. This person is called the Certificate Provider. Who can

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