Lasting Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney are set up to allow loved ones to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to. Isn’t that comforting to know?
Powers of Attorney are set up to allow loved ones to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to. Isn’t that comforting to know?
One LPA covers property and financial affairs and the other is for health and welfare decisions.
A financial affairs LPA can be used if you are out of the country or unable to make your own decisions because of mental incapacity and covers:
• Managing your bank or building society account(s)
• Collecting your benefits or pension
• Paying your bills
• Selling your home
A health and welfare LPA is solely used if you are unable to make your own decisions because of mental incapacity and covers:
• Your daily routine – washing, dressing, eating etc.
• Your medical care
• When to move into a care home
• Life-sustaining treatment
Without the right LPA in place, decisions can be taken out of your loved-ones’ hands.
