Plan now so someone you trust can manage your affairs if you lose capacity
We all know how important it is to plan for the future. Having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)…in place should be as common and natural as making a Will. It ensures that a person of your choosing will be able to manage your affairs should you lose capacity, be it as a result of dementia, mental illness, a stroke or an accident.
It was also recommended that I take out Lasting Powers of Attorney for myself, having only sorted my husband's affairs out. I can honestly say that nothing about the process has been difficult or distressing.
A legal document that allows an individual (the Donor) to appoint a person or people they trust (the Attorney/Attorneys) to manage their affairs. There are two types: Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney, and Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney.
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