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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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. ...

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...

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...

This MyPOA Day – April 2024 blog post is some of the issues that I have to deal with on a daily basis being a power of attorney… Airbnb and others There are some days where I feel like the...

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...

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...

Being an attorney under a Power of Attorney involves a great deal of power and responsibility.  So, it is extremely important that the attorney is trustworthy and understands what acting as an attorney entails. The attorney is governed by the...