In England and Wales, setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a crucial step in ensuring your wishes are...
Making Lasting Power of Attorney Easy: Comparing online services
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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...
Can attorneys claim expenses or charge for care they provide?
Acting as an attorney is a serious responsibility that often requires time, effort, and sometimes money. This naturally raises an important question: Can attorneys claim expenses or charge for care services they provide when they are also the power of attorney? In...
What happens to LPA when the donor dies?
A power of attorney (POA) grants an individual (the Attorney) the authority to make decisions on behalf of another person (the Donor). This authority can cover financial, medical, or legal matters, depending on the type of POA. But, what happens to LPA when the Donor...
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...
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...
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 provides a guide for attorneys covering legal responsibilities and best practices for managing money for the elderly, what the attorney needs to know...
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...
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...
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...
