Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) lets you choose trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to make them yourself. Putting one in place is a sensible way to plan ahead and gives both you and your family peace of mind.
Our private client team in Benfleet provides clear, practical advice on the two types of LPA and helps you prepare them properly, tailored to your circumstances.
Property and financial affairs LPA
A property and financial affairs LPA allows the people you appoint, known as your attorneys, to deal with matters such as your bank accounts, bills, and property. You can decide whether it can be used only if you lose the ability to make decisions, or, with your permission, sooner.
Health and welfare LPA
A health and welfare LPA allows your attorneys to make decisions about your care and welfare if you are unable to make them yourself. This can include decisions about your daily routine, medical care and where you live.
Choosing your attorneys and planning ahead
Choosing attorneys you trust is at the heart of an LPA. We will explain how attorneys can be appointed, the safeguards involved, and how an LPA is registered, so you can make decisions with confidence.
- Who you would like to act as your attorneys
- Whether they should act together or separately
- Any preferences or instructions you would like to include
- How and when each LPA can be used
Frequently asked questions
Arrange an initial discussion
Arrange an initial discussion about putting a lasting power of attorney in place, tailored to your circumstances.
Please do not include highly sensitive details at this stage. We will contact you to discuss the appropriate next steps. We may need to carry out a conflict check before confirming whether we can act.