A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a legal document giving authority to a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf, should you ever become unable to do this yourself. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning making and using LPAs. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney appoints someone […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Your Next of Kin?
Most people tend to think that the term “next of kin” means someone closest to them in their family – their spouse or civil partner, parent, child or other relative. Legally, however, this may not always be the case. This apparent contradiction is the subject of this blog. When is your next of kin of automatic significance? If you haven’t […]
An Introduction To Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
To cover health and welfare or financial decisions A Lasting Power of Attorney appoints your chosen person or persons to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. Many people put them in place at the same time as getting their Will written, as part of planning for the future. What are the types of Power of Attorney There are […]