Handling LPA Issues: What To Do If Your Attorney Passes Away
Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place gives you the security of knowing that someone will be able to deal wi
New Powers of Attorney Act 2023 becomes law
A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by Parlia
What is an LPA certificate provider and what do they do?
If you are making a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, you will need a certificate provider to sign the LPA. We take a lo
Challenging gifts made under a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you are acting for an individual as an Attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the scope for you to make gi
How long does an LPA last and can it be ended?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives legal authority to a trusted friend or relative to make decisions and deal with
Lasting Power of Attorney reforms urgently needed
With the current Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) system over thirty years old, the government’s consultation on reformin
Looking to alter or end a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a document that gives legal authority to someone to deal with your affairs on your
Which? survey highlights lack of awareness over Lasting Power of Attorney
A Which? survey of 2,000 UK residents found that only one in seven (15%) of people have given someone else power of atto
New online service for Lasting Power of Attorney
On 17 July 2020, the Office of the Public Guardian announced a new online tool, “Use a Lasting Power of Attorney”, which
Powers of Attorney: 5 Common Misconceptions Clarified
Powers of attorney are fundamental to life planning providing someone you trust the authority to make decisions on your