There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney.
A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney allows your attorneys to make decisions about your medical treatment and day-to-day care. This can include where you live, what you eat, what medical treatment you receive etc.
A Property & Finance Lasting Power of Attorney gives authority to your attorneys to look after your money and any property. This can include paying your bills, selling your property, collecting your pension etc.
No obligation initial appointment
If you wish us to set up your Lasting Powers of Attorney, instructions will be taken, and the legal documentation drawn up.
Another appointment with then be made to get signed and witnessed, if attorneys live abroad or far away, we can post documents out to them.
We also send off for registration at The Office of the Public Guardian (fee for registration is payable to them)
PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
You can choose one or more persons to make decisions about your property and assets including bank accounts, your home and other assets such as investments. If you do not have a Property and Financial Affairs LPA in place your bank accounts could be frozen, meaning that you and your loved ones would be deprived of YOUR money when they may need it the most.
The advantages of having a Property and Financial Affairs LPA are:
You don’t have to worry about bills not being paid.
Your salary or pension will still be paid into your bank account.
Your direct debits will run smoothly.
Any maintenance and upkeep to your property can be done.
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HEALTH AND WELFARE LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
You can appoint one or more persons to make important decisions regarding your medical care, moving in to a care home or indeed choosing which care home you move in to, your daily life and the ability to refuse life sustaining treatment. This Power of Attorney can only be used once you have lost the capacity to make decisions for yourself.
The advantages of having a Health and Welfare LPA are:
Appoint those you trust to make decisions about your health and personal welfare.
Decisions about your healthcare and medical treatment.
Decisions about where you live and day-to-day issues.
Decisions about your diet, dress or daily routine.
LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
Planning for Later Life Now whilst you are still able! Imagine their relief if you have arranged everything to be done for them!
Appoint somebody you trust to take care of your affairs when you can’t.
Bills, mortgage payments, investments, official business, sale of property, etc.
All these decisions can be taken with you and for you by your appointed attorney.
Make it easier for your family now, and in the future