An LPA is a legal document which allows a person to appoint someone they know and trust to make decisions on their behalf should they lose capacity.
This is a case that came about due to a challenge by the Office of the Public Guardian (‘OPG’) as to the validity of both LPAs.
In this article we look at some important considerations when producing your client's draft and final documents.
On Thursday 14 September 2023, the Powers of Attorney bill passed without amendment and is now waiting its royal assent.
In this article, we will discuss some of the common mistakes that people make with their estate planning.
OPG seeks Clarification from the Court of Protection in Re Public Guardians Severance Applications [2023] EWCOP 24.
A common misconception is that losing mental capacity only happens to older people. The reality is that it can happen to anyone at any age.
When creating Lasting Powers of Attorney, the people you choose to act on your behalf are called your ‘Attorneys’.
You may have heard by now about the talk to digitalise LPAs and in December the Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons.
A welcomed change from the OPG was announced recently and now simplifies the process of informing them of a death.
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