Lasting Power Of Attorneys In Bromley
Plan For The Future With Lasting Power Of Attorneys
When appointing attorneys to manage your affairs, there’s a lot to consider. We are here to provide all the advice and guidance you require in a confidential environment.
What Is A Lasting Power Of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document where you appoint someone to act on your behalf if you are unable to. There are two types: health & welfare and property & financial affairs.
Always Get The Right Advice
It’s extremely important to have thought carefully through who you are appointing to act on your behalf and there are likely to be things you will want to consider that will not be obvious.
Getting the right advice will help you make the best decision as to whom you appoint.
Why Do You Need An LPA
If you fall unwell
A lasting power of attorney can help if you are unwell because someone else is able to manage the affairs you are unable to do so yourself.
Should you own a business
Not having a LPA in place as a business owner could mean things such as salaries, payments and other matters cannot be dealt with.
In the event of an accident
If you have an accident that causes you to become incapacitated, having a lasting power of attorney means that your affairs can continue being managed.
If you're temporarily incapacitated
A lasting power of attorney doesn’t have to be permanent. It can be in effect for a temporary period of time, such as if you are temporarily incapacitated.
Got Questions?
What is a power of attorney?
A power of attorney covers decisions about your financial affairs, or your health and care. It comes into effect if you lose mental capacity, or if you no longer want to make decisions for yourself.
What is enduring power of attorney (EPA)?
EPAs were replaced by LPSa in October 2007, however if you signed an EPA before 1 October 2007, it should still be valid. An EPA covers decisions about property along with financial affairs and comes into effect if you lose mental capacity, or if you want someone to act on your behalf.
What is mental capacity?
Mental capacity means having the ability to make or communicate any specific decisions at the time that they need to be made. For you to have mental capacity, you need to understand the decision along with why it needs making and the likely outcomes.
Do I need a solicitor?
Whilst you can choose to make your own arrangements for an LPA, there’s a lot of things you will want to be certain about before doing so as it is a big decision. The advice and guidance of an experienced solicitor is extremely important to consider as it drafting the documents correctly.
We Believe In Taking The Time To Help You Make An Informed Decision
Initial Consultation
Face to face, over the phone or online
Advice & Drafting
We discuss and draft your documents together
Documents Finalised
Once you are happy, you sign the necessary documentation
Submission
Where required, documents are submitted and stored safely