The Donor is the person who appoints someone to act under the Power of Attorney (POA). This article is a general guide...
General Guide for the Donor
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The Tax Return and the Power of Attorney
It’s that time of year again when everyone is rushing to submit their tax returns by 31 January. But little did I know...
How to talk about Lasting Power of Attorney
Discussing sensitive legal matters like a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can feel daunting. It's a crucial first step, though, to ensure loved ones are protected in the future. While this topic might evoke discomfort or fear, approaching the conversation with care...
General Guide to Mental Capacity
Mental capacity refers to a person's ability to be able to make decisions for themselves. It involves being able to understand information about a decision, think about it carefully and communicate the decision. So, this is a general guide to mental capacity for...
General Guide for the Court of Protection
This article is a general guide for the Court of Protection (COP). The COP for England and Wales can be at the Royal Courts of Justice in London or at a county court. It was created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and also has to consider the Human Rights Act 1998....
I have power of attorney, now what?
Being given the responsibility of a Power of Attorney is a big deal and it's complicated. So, once you have it you might be thinking "I have power of attorney, now what?" This article will break down, in simple terms, what power of attorney means. How to set it up if...
How to make decisions under a Lasting Power of Attorney
Under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), attorneys are given significant authority but must always act within legal and ethical boundaries. This ensures that their decisions are always in the donor’s best interests. This article discusses how to make decisions under...
Rules of gifting under a Lasting Power of Attorney
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 and when an...
What is a Certificate Provider in an LPA?
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...
Disclaiming the LPA: What the attorney needs to know.
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...
OPG Wait Time for LPA drops to 16 weeks
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...
A guide to the digital service: Use the LPA
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...
