by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Aug 3, 2024 | Attorney, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
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...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jul 6, 2024 | Attorney, Donor, Power of Attorney
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 to act alone or joint and severally. Either way,...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Jun 8, 2024 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, News, Office of the Public Guardian, Practical tips
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...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | May 12, 2024 | Attorney, Information, Lasting Power of Attorney
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 if joint attorneys under an LPA fall out?...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Apr 27, 2024 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, Practical tips
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...
