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POWERS OF ATTORNEY

POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Drafting LPAs, including both Health and Welfare, and Property and Financial Affairs.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which enables decisions to be made on behalf of a Donor, or activities to be completed on the donors behalf by the attorney(s). There are two main types of LPA’s:

Lasting Powers of Attorney for health and care decisions. This type of Lasting Powers of Attorney is only to be used when mental capacity has been lost. Decisions which can be made under this LPA for health and care  may include:

  • Where the donor should live
  • The medical care the donor should receive
  • The food the donor can eat and the activities the donor can take part in
  • Who contact should be made with
  • Allow for special permission for life saving treatment

If you lose mental capacity without an LPA in place, an application to the Court of Protection will be required to have a deputy appointed to deal with everyday financial matters. This can be a slow and very expensive process. If you already have an LPA in place, this will not be necessary and save a fortune on unnecessary costs.

Lasting Powers of Attorney for Financial Decisions. This type of LPA can be used whilst

the donor still has mental capacity. This usually comes into force if the donor loses

capacity. The types of actions permitted include:

  • Property and Investments
  • Bank and Building society accounts
  • Money investments
  • Pensions and benefits

For an LPA to be valid there are various requirements that have be demonstrated by the Donor and Attorney; to ensure each party understands the scope of the appointment and the powers that the attorney will have on behalf of the donor.  We can prepare your LPA including incorporating any restrictions on its use and guide you through the process.

LPAs must be registered with the Court of Protection before they can be used. This process can take time.

We can provide support even if English is not your first language.   

We are happy to visit you in the comfort of your home. 

WHY CHOOSE US?

Here are just a few reasons to choose Laurselle Legal:

Our Team 

Our team consists only of highly experienced consultants, who have themselves worked in the legal sector and know first-hand the client’s need for both emotional and practical support.

Understanding our clients

We are specialists and have extensive knowledge and experience of what is realistic and practical in different situations for the clients we work with.

Tailored advice and support 

All of our advice and support is tailored specifically to our clients. Our approach is always structured and efficient at every stage.

Communication 

We keep our clients informed of progress and plans so they know exactly where, when, and how their requirements are being met.

Transparent fees

We know how important it is that our clients get the best value for money. We provide a free no obligation; initial consultation over the telephone or face to face; following the initial appointment we shall provide a tailored estimate of costs so our clients know the the likely costs of a particular engagement.

Our research and consulting services are tailored specifically to our clients to explore practical strategies and recommendation. We do not adhere to a “one size fits all policy”.

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