by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Aug 11, 2024 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney
Once a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), it becomes a legally binding document. Life is, however, unpredictable and that might mean that you need to make changes to your LPA after it has been registered....
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Aug 3, 2024 | Attorney, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
As the population ages, more elderly individuals rely on debit cards for their daily financial needs. This article provides a guide for attorneys covering legal responsibilities and best practices for managing money for the elderly, what the attorney needs to know...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jul 20, 2024 | General guidance, Information
This is a general guide to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). The OPG helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make important decisions for others who cannot decide for themselves. The OPG also...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jul 6, 2024 | Attorney, Donor, Power of Attorney
When choosing your Power of Attorney, you may be thinking of the same person for both a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Health and Wellbeing and for Finance and Property. Or you can appoint more than one for both to act alone or joint and severally. Either way,...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jun 22, 2024 | Information, Practical tips
In the UK, there are several debit card solutions specifically designed to support the financial autonomy and safety of the elderly donor. This article explores the best debit card solutions for the elderly considering factors such as power of attorney, security...
