What if I need to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) during lockdown? Many vulnerable people may need additional support during these uncertain times. If you feel as though you need an LPA in the weeks and months ahead, rest assured, registrations are still being granted. However, social distancing...
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Financial affairs: Life following the death of a spouse
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Financial affairs: Life following the death of a spouse Handling the grief and everything else that you have become responsible for can be overwhelming. It’s probable that there were changes to your household income when your spouse died so you need to quickly manage your finances. Taking responsibility for utility...
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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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New LPA forms from 1 January 2016
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As of 1 January 2016 Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) can only be made using the new forms issued by the Office of the Public Guardian. The new forms have been available for use since 1 July 2015 along with the old forms. It was possible to use either the...
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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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