Why you should consider creating a Lasting Power of Attorney Whilst many of us understand the benefits of having a Will, you may be less familiar with a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) which appoints someone to help you make your own decisions or make decisions on your behalf. This...
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The number of LPAs granted has tripled – do you understand the benefits of having an LPA?
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The number of LPAs granted has tripled – do you understand the benefits of having an LPA? The number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) granted annually has tripled between 2010 and 2015. The increase in the number of LPAs being granted may be due to a drive to increase...
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one?
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one? It is a sad fact that 225,000 people in Britain develop dementia every year according to the Alzheimer’s Society. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) were introduced in 2007 as a replacement for Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA’s)...
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Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney ñ Donít be Without
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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have been around since 2007. They are legal tools that enable a person (called a donor) to appoint people (called attorneys) to make decisions on their behalf should they lose or start to lose their mental capacity. Many people are familiar with the Property and...
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