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Managing money for the elderly: What the attorney needs to know
As the population ages, more elderly individuals rely on debit cards for their daily financial needs. This article...
Best debit card solutions for the elderly
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...
View a Lasting Power of Attorney online
The Office of the Public Guardian has launched the View a Lasting Power of Attorney online service. This means that you can send a digital code to an organisation so they can view the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) online. It only applies to certain LPAs so, read...
Six Steps to Setting up an LPA: Start here
Granting Lasting Power of Attorney can be surprisingly easy. There are different types of Power of Attorney but the Lasting Power of Attorney is the most commonly used. Here are the six steps to setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Referred to as an LPA, it is a...
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 accessible and convenient. However, navigating through the options can be...
Don’t be a digital zombie: Pass on your passwords
These days we are encumbered by passwords. No password, no bank account. No password, no email. No password, no photo library but don't be a digital zombie: pass on your passwords to your attorney or they won't be able to access your files! Passwords control our...
Do you need a solicitor’s help with Power of Attorney?
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 whether...
Activate the Lasting Power of Attorney
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 easiest way to do that is online but, to do that, the LPA will first need to be 'activated'. You, the attorney, then...
Placing a parent in a care home: Your duties as an attorney
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...
LPA digital service: preferences and instructions
The OPG has recently updated the LPA digital service to include 'preferences and instructions'. The OPG has made great strides in digitising the process especially with the Use the LPA service but, this update is crucial for the attorney. It will hopefully make the...
Questions for the Donor: What should they be asking?
Questions for the donor, what should the donor be asking when including preferences and instructions in their Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? Giving an attorney the authority to make decisions on your behalf is an onerous position. When you are giving that...
