The Two Types of Lasting Power of Attorney If you’ve not yet got around to sorting out your Lasting Power of Attorney now is as good a time as any. And I’m here to guide you through it all. Did you know, for instance, that there are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? No? Well, what follows is all you need to know. The what, the why and the how. But let’s start at the beginning with a basic definition of an LPA. What an LPA is An LPA is a legal document. You set up an LPA […]
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Why Your Parents Need a Lasting Power of Attorney
Why Your Parents Need a Lasting Power of Attorney The short answer to why your parents should put a lasting power of attorney in place is peace of mind. Peace of mind for you and peace of mind for them. An LPA brings reassurance that someone they trust, you, for example, can take charge of their affairs should they become unable to. So, if you hold the position of adult offspring and your parents haven’t yet got an LPA set up, then you need to talk to them. And the sooner the better. Because one never knows, does one? One […]
WHY YOUR MUM NEEDS A POWER OF ATTORNEY NOW!
From time to time I speak at networking events about Lasting Powers of Attorney and am often asked questions. So, I’ve decided to put fingers to keyboard and go through some of the common ones. My hope is that this will help your mum understand why she should get a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. If you’re an adult offspring you and your mum need to talk about sorting her LPA out. And, the sooner the better – because one never knows! WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY? An LPA is a legal document that allows your mum […]