All About Lasting Powers of Attorney The first thing to do here is to give you a simple definition of what a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is. An LPA is a legal document. In it you appoint people – your attorneys – to act on your behalf in the event of your becoming physically or mentally incapable of managing your own financial affairs. Types of LPA It’s important that you understand the TWO different types of LPA. Type 1: Property and finance In brief, with the power that a financial LPA gives them, your attorneys can: • Buy and […]