Making Gifts as an Attorney or a Deputy
Attorneys acting under an Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney, or deputies appointed by the Court of Protection, should be aware of their limited power [Read more]
Category: Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Deputyship Orders: Don’t delay your LPA!
Many people put off making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) due to a number of reasons. These can include the cost, hoping that illness [Read more]
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The UK “Incapacity Crisis” – are you prepared?
Earlier this month, The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) published an article in relation to a new report from both Solicitors for the Elderly and Centre [Read more]
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Access to an Incapacitated Person’s Will
If you are appointed as an Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs via a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), then you will know that this [Read more]
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Guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney
Learn about the different types of Lasting Power of Attorney; Financial Decisions and Health & Care Decisions. Understand who should act as your Attorney and the [Read more]
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Guide to Registration and Use of an Existing Enduring Power of Attorney
Understand how and when an existing Enduring Power of Attorney must be registered, and the duties of an Attorney.
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Guide to Deputyship on the Loss of Mental Capacity
Understand when a Deputyship order will be required, and the paperwork which needs to be completed for the application.
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The importance of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
New Year’s Resolutions: Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This article was written for Age UK Essex’s December 2012 newsletter. The festive period is nearly [Read more]