Why a Lasting Power of Attorney Matters:
- Provides formal legal protection should an accident or ill health affect your decision-making
- Ensures your affairs are managed exactly as you would want them to be
- Gives peace of mind that your wishes will be respected even when you cannot express them yourself
- Appoints a trusted individual of your choosing to act on your behalf
Why You Should Set Up a Lasting Power of Attorney Sooner Rather Than Later
Appointing someone to act as your attorney before you actually need one gives you the peace of mind that your affairs will be managed how you want them to be. It’s not possible to create a lasting Power of Attorney once you’re unable to make your own decisions so if you think you would like a Lasting Power of Attorney, it is something that you should consider putting in place as soon as possible.
Key Reasons to Act Now:
- You cannot create an LPA once you have lost capacity, it must be set up while you are still able to make decisions
- Appointing an attorney before you need one ensures your wishes are fully reflected
- Acting sooner gives you greater choice and control over who manages your affairs and how
- It is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your family
Types of Lasting Power of Attorney: Which Is Right for You?
There are different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the one that is suitable depends on what areas of your life you would like an attorney to have control of. To be valid, the Lasting Power of Attorney must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
How Quality Solicitors Yates & Co Helps You Create a Lasting Power of Attorney
At Quality Solicitors Yates & Co we can help with all aspects of creating a Lasting Power of Attorney - from choosing an attorney and deciding what type of Lasting Power of Attorney is right for you to correctly registering the documentation.
If you’d like to find out more call us today on 0845 482 0641. With our free initial assessment promise you can have an initial chat free of charge and, for additional peace of mind, we also promise a same day response and no hidden costs.