Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in St Albans
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more ‘attorneys’ (people you trust) to make decisions on your behalf in the event that you lose mental capacity or need assistance. Having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place gives you peace of mind that decisions will be made in your best interests.
Our team of Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in St Albans has many years of experience helping a wide range of clients to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place and provide security for their futures.
Our specialists at Wells Burcombe can assist with matters including:
- Lasting Power of Attorney advice
- Advice on mental capacity
- Registering the Lasting Power of Attorney
- Advice for attorneys
Contact our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in St Albans today
To discuss making a Lasting Power of Attorney in St Albans, please get in touch.
We will be happy to talk to you about your individual requirements either by email at info@wellsburcombe.co.uk or by telephone on 01727 840900, with no obligation. If you wish to go ahead, we will give you a written quotation.
Our Lasting Power of Attorney services in St Albans
Lasting Power of Attorney advice
Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in St Albans provide legal advice on setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney tailored to your individual circumstances.
We can offer advice on choosing suitable attorneys and help address any specific concerns regarding your future care and financial decisions.
Once you have decided on your attorneys and the type of LPA you wish to register, we will draft the document, ensuring it is legally valid and aligned with your wishes.
If you have any questions during this process, we will take the time to answer them thoroughly and ensure you are happy with every detail before we proceed.
Advice on mental capacity
Our Lasting Power of Attorney lawyers will ensure that you understand the nature and implications of making an LPA.
As part of the process, we will confirm that you currently have the mental capacity to put an LPA in place, which can help prevent future disputes about its validity.
Registering the Lasting Power of Attorney
Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney must be done correctly to ensure that the document remains legally valid.
We will ensure the forms are correctly completed and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, reducing the chance of potential delays or errors.
Should any issues arise, we will be on hand to address them on your behalf.
Advice for attorneys
Our solicitors understand that being appointed as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney can feel daunting.
We can ensure you understand your legal duties, including acting in the Donor’s best interests, managing finances responsibly, and making welfare decisions as specified in the LPA.
We can offer support with complex and sensitive decisions, such as selling property or managing healthcare, so you do not have to make them alone.
We will ensure the process is completed transparently and help you handle any issues that may arise.
Types of Lasting Powers of Attorney
Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Powers of Attorney
There are two types of LPA, one for Property and Financial Affairs and one for Health and Welfare matters.
A Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney allows your appointed attorney(s) to manage your financial matters.
This LPA enables them to handle tasks such as paying bills, managing bank accounts, collecting benefits and selling property, if it is necessary to do so.
The appointed attorney(s) can act on your behalf as soon as the LPA is registered (if you give them permission) or only in the event that you lose mental capacity.
This ensures your financial interests are managed in line with your best interests.
Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney enables one or more attorneys to make decisions about your health and personal welfare if you lose mental capacity.
This includes decisions about medical treatment, daily care, life-sustaining treatment, and living arrangements.
Unlike the Property and Financial Affairs LPA, this type only becomes active in the event that you lack the mental capacity to make these decisions yourself.
A Health and Welfare LPA can provide peace of mind, ensuring that decisions about your healthcare and personal well-being are made by someone you trust.
Business Lasting Powers of Attorney
A Business Lasting Power of Attorney is a specialist legal document allowing a business owner to appoint one or more attorneys to make decisions about their business interests if they lose mental capacity or are otherwise unable to manage their business.
It is particularly useful for sole traders, partners, or company directors to ensure continuity in business operations.
Having a Business LPA can help prevent disruption and safeguard the stability of your business by granting authority to trusted individuals familiar with its operations.
Why choose our St Albans solicitors for your Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in St Albans understand that it can be daunting to make arrangements in the event that you lose mental capacity.
We will guide you throughout the process, ensuring you fully understand the implications and are happy to proceed at every stage.
We will help you create an LPA that reflects your wishes and is supported by trusted attorneys who can make decisions in your best interests.
Contact our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in St Albans today
To discuss making a Lasting Power of Attorney in St Albans, please get in touch.
We will be happy to talk to you about your individual requirements either by email at info@wellsburcombe.co.uk or by telephone on 01727 840900, with no obligation. If you wish to go ahead, we will give you a written quotation.