Welcome to My Power of Attorney or MyPOA. Here you will find lots of information about having a Power of Attorney or granting a Power of Attorney if you are the Donor. This information is mainly based on the Lasting Power of Attorney and on the laws in England and Wales (Scotland and Northern Ireland have slightly different laws). You might want to start with the Beginner’s Guide to Power of Attorney but, otherwise, browse through the Information section.
- Types of Power of Attorney
- Top 10 mistakes in Power of Attorney applications
- Power of Attorney and Deprivation of Assets in Elderly Care
- Making Lasting Power of Attorney Easy: Comparing online services
- Do you need a solicitor’s help with Power of Attorney?
- Can attorneys claim expenses or charge for care they provide?
- Top 10 Common myths of an LPA
- What happens to LPA when the donor dies?
- Your Power of Attorney for Business
- General Guide for the Donor
- The Tax Return and the Power of Attorney
- How to talk about Lasting Power of Attorney
- General Guide to Mental Capacity
- General Guide for the Court of Protection
- I have power of attorney, now what?
- How to make decisions under a Lasting Power of Attorney
- Rules of gifting under a Lasting Power of Attorney
- What is a Certificate Provider in an LPA?
- Disclaiming the LPA: What the attorney needs to know.
- OPG Wait Time for LPA drops to 16 weeks
Types of Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that is given by the 'donor' to the attorney so the attorney can make decisions on their behalf. The attorney can make decisions on the donor's behalf when...
Top 10 mistakes in Power of Attorney applications
Avoid these common mistakes when setting up your Lasting Power of Attorney! Learn from our expert, Rebecca Seeley Harris, as she shares the top 10 mistakes in Power of Attorney applications. With...
Power of Attorney and Deprivation of Assets in Elderly Care
When an elderly person begins to think about later life planning, two issues often come up. Firstly, appointing a power of attorney and then dealing with the cost of care. These areas sometimes...
Making Lasting Power of Attorney Easy: Comparing online services
In England and Wales, setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a crucial step in ensuring your wishes are respected. With the rise of online services, creating an LPA has become more...
For the Donor
The Donor is the person who appoints the Power of Attorney to act on their behalf. You can appoint a single individual or several people, and you can also appoint a replacement attorney in case the first appointment is unable or unwilling to carry out their duties.
The OPG
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is the governing body for all matters concerning the Attorney and how they are conducting their duties. The POA can seek advice from the OPG, while the donor or a relevant third party can complain about a POA to the OPG.
For the attorney
This section is for the person appointed as the Attorney. You may be appointed as sole POA or jointly with someone else. There are two types of POA – one for Finance and Property, and another for Health and Wellbeing.
