by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Oct 5, 2024 | Attorney, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal tool that allows someone you trust (the ‘attorney’) to make decisions on your behalf. One area where this authority can come into play is gifting. There are specific rules and guidelines governing how...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Sep 14, 2024 | Donor, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney
When setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), a crucial part of the process is selecting a certificate provider. This individual serves an important role by confirming that the donor understands what they are doing. In addition, that they are not being pressured...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Sep 7, 2024 | Attorney, Information
Being appointed as an attorney is a significant responsibility. There may be situations, however, where the appointed attorney feels unable or unwilling to continue. In such cases, the attorney will need to look at disclaiming the LPA and this article covers what the...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Aug 31, 2024 | News, Office of the Public Guardian
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) wait time for LPA registration in England and Wales has dropped to 16 weeks. That will be a welcome change for individuals and families seeking legal arrangements for managing finances and health decisions. Significant Reduction...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Aug 25, 2024 | Information, News, Office of the Public Guardian
In 2020, the Office of the Public Guardian made the digital service Use the LPA available. Until then, an Attorney faced the wearisome job of providing a paper copy of the legal document to every institution they dealt with. And, as there was only one original, an...
