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We offer a Lasting Power of Attorney application service in Bacup and throughout all of the OL13
postcode areas including:
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As much as we all hope to stay fit and well for the rest of our lives, there may come a time when we are unable to make vital decisions.
You can designate a family member or friend to make these decisions for you if you lose mental capacity. This will give you piece of mind.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) permits you to designate someone you trust to operate on your behalf (the attorney). One sort of LPA is for property and finance, while the other is for personal welfare.
Contact us now on 0800 368 9770 to start your application. We’re waiting for your call.
Someone must act on your behalf to carry out your personal and financial affairs if you lose capacity as a result of an accident or disease such as a stroke or dementia. Your bank accounts will be stopped if you lose legal capacity to make decisions for yourself. Bills cannot be paid, and pensions or benefits cannot be accessed, causing a great deal of distress for friends and family.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to choose someone to manage your affairs if you are unable to do it yourself.
There are two forms of LPA: one that allows you to pick who can make financial decisions for you (LPA Property & Finance) and another that allows you to choose who can make personal, medical, or care decisions for you (LPA Personal, Medical, and Care) (LPA Health & Welfare).
Obtaining a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) when a person has lost mental capacity can be challenging, if not impossible. If this is the case, more expensive choices should be considered. A Deputyship Order, as opposed to an LPA, is one of these possibilities. It is more expensive and has more restrictions. We always advise establishing a Lasting Power of Attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your affairs are handled by the person you choose rather than the courts. It also means you won’t have to pay a lot of money in legal fees.
Contact us now on 0800 368 9770 to start your application. We’re waiting for your call.
An LPA allows you to express your wishes about your future care and finances, ensuring they are respected even if you are unable to communicate them yourself.
By clearly outlining who you want to manage your affairs, an LPA can prevent disagreements and confusion among family members about who should make decisions on your behalf.
An LPA for property and financial affairs enables your appointed attorney to manage your finances, ensuring bills are paid, investments are managed, and your financial interests are protected.
An LPA for health and welfare allows your attorney to make decisions about your medical treatment, living arrangements, and day-to-day care, based on your best interests and previously expressed preferences.
Without an LPA, if you lose mental capacity, your loved ones may need to go through a lengthy and costly court process to appoint a deputy to manage your affairs. An LPA avoids this by providing a clear legal framework.
Having an LPA in place provides peace of mind that trusted individuals will manage your affairs according to your wishes, reducing stress for both you and your family during difficult times.
An LPA enables quick and efficient decision-making, essential in emergencies or situations where timely decisions are crucial for your health or financial well-being.
You can specify the scope of your LPA, giving your attorney limited or comprehensive powers. You can also appoint multiple attorneys to act jointly or independently, providing a level of control over how your affairs are managed.
Contact us to arrange a visit to discuss your wishes and options
Our legal experts completes your application before submission
We submit your application to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration
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