Court of Protection Solicitors

What is Lasting Power of Attorney?

Lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a document prepared by a solicitor, granting one or more people the power to make decisions about your affairs in the event that you are incapacitated by illness or injury. Commonly this is required in brain injury cases.

Typically an LPA document is put together while you are capable. There are two key types:

• Health & Welfare: Grants an appointed individual (attorney) the right to make decisions about your care and wellbeing if you are incapacity.
• Property & Financial: Gives an appointed person the rights to make decisions about your financial affairs, assets and property. This can be acted upon even if you have mental capacity.

How long does Power of Attorney last?

While you are mentally able, you can cancel the document or make changes to it. For instance, if your incapacitation is temporary, you may cancel the LPA when you regain capacity.

How we can help with Lasting Power of Attorney

We can register a Lasting Power of Attorney, apply for a deputyship, act as a professional deputy or offer you advice on your duties if you are a deputy.

Telephone: 01603 214 220