by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Apr 20, 2024 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney
Being an attorney under a Power of Attorney involves a great deal of power and responsibility so it is extremely important that the attorney is trustworthy and understands what acting as an attorney entails. The attorney is governed by the Office of the Public...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Apr 6, 2024 | Donor, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
The Office of the Public Guardian provides free forms that you can fill out and register yourself to appoint a Lasting Power of Attorney. So, do you need a solicitor’s help with Power of Attorney? Well, it really depends on how complicated your affairs are and...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 23, 2024 | Deputy, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney
There are some circumstances where your loved one will have a court appointed panel deputy or professional attorney looking after their finances. In this situation, what are the duties of a court appointed deputy or attorney to the family? Your loved one, formally...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 16, 2024 | Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
There comes a time when an Attorney will need to start using the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to gain authority to represent the Donor. The best option is to first activate the Lasting Power of Attorney using the Government Use a Lasting Power of Attorney service....
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 9, 2024 | Attorney, Information, Practical tips
Caring for ageing parents or other elderly relatives is a profound responsibility that many of us will face at some point in our lives. As an attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the weight of decision-making can feel particularly heavy. This...