Planning during your lifetime
A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint people to help with, or make, certain decisions on your behalf. We explain what the choices mean for you.
This LPA can cover tasks such as managing bank accounts, paying bills or dealing with your home. Once registered, it can be used with your permission while you still have capacity, depending on how it is made.
This LPA covers matters such as care and medical treatment. It can only be used when you cannot make the relevant decision yourself.
Paul explains the practical implications of your choices in straightforward language, helping you consider who to appoint and how you would like decisions to be made.
You must have mental capacity to make an LPA. If you are unsure about the circumstances, raise this during your initial consultation so we can discuss the appropriate next step.
We explain our proposed fees, what is included and any separate registration charges during your free initial consultation.
Further reading: GOV.UK guidance on Lasting Powers of Attorney. This service concerns England and Wales.
Your questions
No. An LPA concerns decisions during your lifetime. A Will sets out wishes for your estate after death. We can help you consider both as part of your planning.
Being married does not automatically give someone authority to make every financial or welfare decision for you. An LPA allows you to choose your attorneys and set out the arrangements.
The two types cover different decisions. You can make one or both; your consultation helps you understand the differences and consider what you need.
A clear first step
Understand your options, how we can help and the fees involved before you decide to proceed.
