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General Guide for the Donor

The Donor is the person who appoints someone to act under the Power of Attorney (POA). This article is a general guide for the Donor on how to choose the right attorney, how to revoke the attorney, setting up a...
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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 that I also had to submit a tax return for my father who has dementia.  So, this...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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,...
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Making changes to a 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...
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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 provides a guide for attorneys covering legal responsibilities and best practices for managing money for the elderly, what the attorney needs to...
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General Guide to the Office of the Public Guardian

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...
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Choosing your Power of Attorney: who do you trust?

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...
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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,...
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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. ...
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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...
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What happens if Joint Attorneys under an LPA fall out?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal document so the job of being an attorney is equally important.  In some cases, the donor might decide to share the burden between two or more attorneys.  But what happens...
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