Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors

Appointing a Lasting Power of Attorney

The foundation of a good Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is choosing the right people. For many, this means appointing family members or trusted friends. What matters most is peace of mind – knowing that the people you choose understand you, respect your wishes, and would act with care, compassion and integrity if you were unable to make decisions for yourself.

There are two types of LPA, and you can appoint attorneys for one or both:

• Property and Financial Affairs LPA – covers decisions about money, property and finances, including paying bills, managing bank accounts and selling your home. This type can be used at your direction whilst you have capacity, as well as if you lose capacity.
• Health and Welfare LPA – covers decisions about your care, medical treatment and living arrangements. This type can only be used once you have lost mental capacity.

Once you have decided who to appoint, we suggest you discuss the role with your proposed attorney to ensure they understand the role and the responsibility involved.

Our advice is always clear, unhurried, and centred entirely on your best interests. Where capacity is already a concern, or where family circumstances are complex, we act quickly and sensitively, helping you put your affairs in order before the window to do so closes.

How we help you with your LPA

Our LPA solicitors guide you through every stage of the process. From helping you think through who to appoint and in what capacity, to drafting the legal documents and explaining the registration process, we ensure everything is submitted correctly to the Office of the Public Guardian.

We take time to understand your personal circumstances, your relationships and your wishes before putting pen to paper. That means the LPAs we help you create are not only legally robust, but genuinely reflective of how you want decisions to be made on your behalf.