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Why a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderly !
Why a lasting power of attorney is not just for the elderly ! Mental and physical incapacity can hit at any time, which is why charities recommend planning ahead to ease the potential burden on loved ones Jill Papworth … Continue reading
Are you a Business Owner? Do you have a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
As a business owner have you ever wondered who would run your business in your absence, through either illness or accident? – The answer is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Business continuity is one of the key elements … Continue reading
Lasting Power of attorney (LPA) – how to grant control of your finances.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document used to appoint another person or persons to act on your behalf. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), … Continue reading
Why every adult in the UK should consider having a Lasting Power of Attorney !
Heather Bateman had to run the family finances after an accident left her husband in a coma, and thanks to the Court of Protection, three years of pain and misery followed. Here are just a few examples of how the … Continue reading
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), Wills, & Estate Planning. Today, if an adult loses the ability to make their own decisions, all their financial arrangements including bank accounts and investments, even those held jointly are “frozen”. Financial institutions will quote … Continue reading
A Living Will – an alternative to a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA health).
Why would you want to consider an alternative to an LPA (health)? Two possible reasons: ♣ You feel that asking someone else to make medical decisions on your behalf, is asking too much and is unfair. ♣ Or, it might … Continue reading
Are you exempt from paying the registration fees for your LPA ?
You do not have to pay any fees if you receive any of the following benefits: ♣ Income Support ♣ Income based Employment and Support Allowance ♣ Income-based Job-Seeker’s Allowance ♣ Pension Guarantee Credit element of State Pension Credit (you … Continue reading
Estate Planning isn’t just about Wills. Don’t forget your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
Look upon an LPA as an insurance policy, you hope you’ll never need to use it, but the consequences of not having one are a nightmare ! A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to nominate someone to step into your … Continue reading
A Lasting Power of Attorney, just like a Will, needs to be in place before you lose the capacity to do so.
Just like writing a Will, when writing an LPA the Donor must be of sound mind (still possess mental capacity), otherwise it will be impossible to construct and register the Lasting Powers of Attorney, and you will find yourselves at … Continue reading
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Look upon an LPA as an insurance policy, hopefully you will never need to use it , but the consequences of not having one are a nightmare !
