Whether you’d like to create a power of attorney to provide reassurance for the future, or you need to challenge an existing power of attorney, we can help. At QualitySolicitors we have in-depth knowledge of this specialist area and can answer any questions you may have. If you’d like to find out more about power of attorney, contact one of our friendly, specialist solicitors on 08082747557. With our free initial assessment promise, you can easily get answers to your most urgent questions from an experienced legal expert before deciding what action to take next.
Lasting power of attorney solicitors
In short
Whether you'd like to set up a lasting power of attorney (LPA) for the future, need help acting under one that already exists, or need to challenge an attorney who isn't acting properly, we can help. If you're simply planning ahead while you have full capacity, our power of attorney guide may be a better starting point. Call 08082747557 for a free initial assessment.
We have in-depth knowledge of this specialist area of mental capacity law and can answer any questions you have — whether you're an attorney trying to act correctly, a family member concerned about how someone else is acting, or you're dealing with capacity that has already been lost.
What we help with
- Creating a lasting power of attorney — see our full guide to power of attorney for the different types and how to set one up while you still have capacity
- Registering an LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian, including where there's a delay or query
- Acting as an attorney — guidance on your legal duties, what you can and can't do, and how to keep proper records
- Challenging an existing power of attorney — where you're concerned an attorney is acting improperly, against the donor's best interests, or beyond their authority
- Court of Protection appeals relating to LPA disputes
When capacity has already been lost, and there's no LPA
An LPA can only be created while someone has mental capacity. If a loved one has already lost capacity and no LPA was in place, an LPA cannot be created retrospectively — the family would need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order instead. We can guide you through that process too.
Concerned about an LPA, or need to register one? Call 08082747557 for a free initial assessment.
Concerned about how an attorney is acting?
Attorneys have strict legal duties under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 — to act in the donor's best interests, keep their money separate from the attorney's own, and keep proper records. If you're concerned an attorney is:
- Spending money inappropriately
- Failing to consult the donor where they're still able to express a view
- Acting outside the scope of their authority
- Refusing to account for their decisions
…you may be able to raise this with the Office of the Public Guardian or apply to the Court of Protection to have the attorney's authority reviewed, restricted, or removed. We can advise on the right approach for your situation.
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