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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Will My Role Of Attorney Or Deputy Change Because Of Social Distancing Restrictions?
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Will My Role Of Attorney Or Deputy Change Because Of Social Distancing Restrictions? The world is currently living through a ‘new normal’ which involves us distancing ourselves from others outside our immediate household. When we are told to remain two metres apart from each other and only leave home for...
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Why you should consider creating a Lasting Power of Attorney
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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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