Why plan ahead with an LPA?

Plan Ahead with an LPA

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Plan ahead with an LPA. An LPA is a legal document that sets out your wishes and allows you to choose:

Who will make decisions/act for you (known as your attorneys)
How your attorneys will make decisions (they can either act jointly or jointly and severally)
What decisions are made (you can specify preferences and instructions).

Call us today to discuss making a Lasting Power of Attorney on 0113 320 5000

Why is a Lasting Power of Attorney needed?
Are Lasting Powers of Attorney necessary?
When should I set up an LPA?

Why is a Lasting Power of Attorney needed?

If you do not have an LPA and then you lose mental capacity, your loved ones may have to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order. A deputyship order is more time consuming and expensive than doing LPAs. Until a deputyship order is in place, your financial assets would be stuck in a vacuum and your loved ones would have no way to access them.

Are Lasting Powers of Attorney necessary?

LPAs are necessary if you want to be in control of who will make decisions for you and how those decisions are made if you are unable to decide yourself. LPAs are like an insurance policy – you hope never to use them, but they are there if you require your attorneys to start acting.

When should I set up an LPA?

You should not delay setting up an LPA as you must have mental capacity in order to do so.

To discuss making a LPA, call us on 0113 320 5000

Are you worried about losing mental capacity?

Do you need someone you know and trust to manage your financial affairs on your behalf if you do lose capacity?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions then you should consider securing a Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA).

If you wish to discuss matters further please arrange an appointment with one of our experienced advisors who will be happy to answer all enquiries. Contact our team at wills&probate@winstonsolicitors.co.uk or call us on 0113 320 5000.

No. Your family will have no access to your bank accounts and cannot sell your property unless they make an application to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order, which is a costly and lengthy process.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows a person (the donor) to appoint someone or more than one person they trust (attorneys) to make decisions for them when they no longer have the mental capacity to make the decisions themselves. An LPA has to be made while the donor still has the mental capacity to give their consent to it.

Client feedback

I chose Winston Solicitors to deal with my wife's estate on the recommendation of a family member. I was very satisfied with the friendly attitude of the team. Everything was dealt with as quickly as possible bearing in mind that some documents needed to dealt with by a family member in America. i was kept informed of progress every step of the way. Wonderful service.

David

My wife and I recently contacted Winstons Solicitors, with a view to update our Wills and talk about Lasting Power of Attorneys.We were introduced to Emily Spencer (Solicitor), who was friendly, very knowledgeable and talked to us at length with good communications and understanding of what we were asking for. Emily also took her time to go through our Wills and explaining about Lasting Power of Attorneys and what this meant regarding the health and financial sides.Emily has a professional manner and puts you at ease when explaining the legal side of Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys, she goes through things carefully with understanding.She has been accessible throughout the processes, helpful with suggestions and replies to emails with effciency.Without hesitation we would recommend Winstons Solicitors, our experience has been smooth and faultless. It has been a pleasure dealing with Emily and Winstons Solicitors.

Kevin

Very thorough service and great communication throughout the whole process.

&amp;quot;Ruth&amp;quot;

We used Winstons to sort out our late fathers life interest trust. Emily was brilliant...very efficient, organised and knowledgeable.It was a complicated issue to us but Emily dealt with it quickly and efficiently...taking away the stress for us.

Mary

Emily Spencer was totally professional and answered all of our questions regarding drawing up Wills and our LPA. We have dealt with Winstons on two occasions now and will always go back to them.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

I have used Winston Solicitors to sort out my Will and to put Lasting Powers of Attorney in place. The people I have dealt with at Winston Solicitors have been both efficient and empathetic. I am entirely satisfied with the service I have received.

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