Lasting Power of Attorney
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows someone you trust, such as a health and welfare attorney, to make important decisions on your behalf if you ever become unable to do so yourself. It gives you control and peace of mind by letting you choose who will manage your property and financial affairs, health, or care decisions should you lose capacity in the future. An LPA doesn’t take away your independence—you keep making your own choices for as long as you’re able. It simply ensures that, if the time comes, the people you’ve chosen can step in smoothly and act in your best interests. As a full-service law firm, we provide a wide range of legal services to individuals, families, and businesses. Our experienced attorneys have a deep understanding of the law and are committed to providing high-quality legal services to our clients. We handle cases related to family law, real estate law, personal injury, and more.
Why is it important to have LPA's in place?
Establishing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. If you ever lose the ability to make decisions—due to illness, accident, or age—an LPA ensures that the individuals you trust, including your health and welfare attorney, can legally step in to act on your behalf. Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, your family may encounter delays, stress, and expensive court processes just to manage your care or property and financial affairs. An LPA allows you to maintain control now, safeguards your wishes for the future, and provides peace of mind knowing that your affairs will be managed smoothly and in your best interests.
Types of LPA
Health and Welfare
A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney, often referred to as a health and welfare attorney, allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions about your personal wellbeing if you ever lose the ability to make those decisions yourself. This includes choices about your daily care, medical treatment, where you live, and, if you choose to grant it, decisions about life-sustaining treatment. It ensures that your wishes are respected and that the people who know you best can speak on your behalf, giving you confidence that your care will be handled with compassion and in line with your values. Additionally, having a property and financial affairs attorney can complement your health and welfare attorney by managing your financial decisions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your overall wellbeing.
Property and Financial Affairs
A Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to manage your financial matters if you become unable to do so yourself. This can include handling your bank accounts, paying bills, managing investments, dealing with property, or even selling your home if necessary. You can choose for it to be used only if you lose mental capacity, or you can allow your attorney to help you sooner if you wish. Additionally, if you have a health and welfare attorney, they can make decisions regarding your health and personal care when you are unable to do so. A Property and Financial Affairs LPA ensures your finances remain secure and well-managed, giving you confidence that your affairs will be handled responsibly and in line with your wishes.
Our service to you
Our service guides you through the entire process with clarity and care, ensuring your documents, including your health and welfare attorney and property and financial affairs, are legally sound and tailored to your personal circumstances. We take the time to understand your wishes, explain your options in plain language, and help you choose the right people to act on your behalf. From drafting the forms correctly to ensuring they are signed and witnessed in line with legal requirements, we handle the details so nothing is overlooked. Our expertise gives you confidence that your Power of Attorney is set up properly, reflects your intentions, and provides real protection for the future. There is a mandatory Government fee of £92 per application; this may less depending on your financial situation.
