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Power of Attorney and Deprivation of Assets in Elderly Care

by Rebecca Seeley Harris | 14 September 2025 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips | 0 Comments

When an elderly person begins to think about later life planning, two issues often come up. Firstly, appointing a power of attorney and then dealing with the cost of care. These areas sometimes overlap in ways that can be confusing, particularly around the subject of...

Can attorneys claim expenses or charge for care they provide?

by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jun 29, 2025 | Attorney, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips

Acting as an attorney is a serious responsibility that often requires time, effort, and sometimes money. This...

What happens to LPA when the donor dies?

by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Apr 26, 2025 | General guidance, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips

A power of attorney (POA) grants an individual (the Attorney) the authority to make decisions on behalf of another...

Placing a parent in a care home: Your duties as an attorney

by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Mar 9, 2024 | Attorney, Information, Practical tips

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

by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jul 28, 2023 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips

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?

by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jun 20, 2023 | Donor, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips

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...

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