Plan ahead with a Lasting Power of Attorney

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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) drafted by one of Lodders’ care and capacity specialists will ensure someone you trust is appointed to make the right decisions about your care, and to ensure your finances are kept in order.

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Property and Financial LPA

A property and financial affairs LPA will allow your attorney to deal with all your property and finances. It is a flexible document that may be used before the onset of any mental incapacity (if you want it to) as well as lasting beyond your incapacity. In order for your attorney to use this power on your behalf, the LPA needs to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

Health and Welfare LPA

This LPA will allow your attorney to make welfare and health care decisions on your behalf if you lack the mental capacity to make these decisions yourself. This LPA can only be used if you lack mental capacity, and it also needs to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

Risks of not having an LPA

• 40% of people who say they are not interested in an LPA don’t think they’ll lose capacity, don’t care, or don’t want to tempt fate. However, one in three people over 65 will develop dementia and anyone can become incapacitated through illness or injury.
• If you register your LPA incorrectly, you will have to go through the whole process again. You will not get a refund from Office of the Public Guardian and will be expected to pay the fee for a resubmission.
• If you don’t appoint someone to have Lasting Power of Attorney while you are still capable, this could mean having somebody that you would not have chosen make decisions regarding your future. If there is a disagreement about who should act, this could be a professional who would also charge fees.
• It is important to get legal advice when drafting your LPA as there is a lot of scope for error which could mean that your LPA is invalid or does not work in the way that you would expect. 

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Appointing an attorney can be a complicated process, and professional advice will make certain you are protected and that everyone involved understands their duties and responsibilities.

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• Complete the form below
• We will then contact you to discuss your requirements
• We will draft the LPA for you, make sure that it is signed correctly and deal with the registration of the LPA

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Why choose Lodders?

With top tier rankings for private client legal advice from both Chambers and the Legal 500, we have a national reputation for excellence. Lodders has a dedicated team across three offices in Stratford upon Avon, Henley in Arden, and Cheltenham, and we can help you with all aspects of any care and capacity legal issues which may arise.

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