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...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Feb 25, 2024 | Information
These days more people have relatives who either live abroad or have properties abroad. So, it is essential to understand how using a Lasting Power of Attorney abroad works. It is increasingly common for an individual to find themselves managing personal and legal...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Feb 18, 2024 | Information
You can end the Power of Attorney (POA) yourself by revoking your Attorney as long as you have mental capacity. It may be that you no longer need the Attorney or that the Attorney is no longer suitable, practical or trustworthy. The revocation will not be effective...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Feb 10, 2024 | Information
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA covers decisions about your financial affairs and your health and wellbeing. It was created in 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and came into effect on 1 October 2007. This article gives you some general guidance on Lasting...
by Rebecca Seeley Harris | Feb 4, 2024 | Information, Lasting Power of Attorney, News
Avoid these common mistakes when setting up your Lasting Power of Attorney! Learn from our expert, Rebecca Seeley Harris, as she shares the top 10 mistakes in Power of Attorney applications. With there currently being a 20 week delay in processing the Lasting Power of...