Lasting Power of Attorney revamp to improve safety and efficiencyThe government has unveiled it’s plans to modernise and strengthen the Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) process, by which a person can appoint attorneys to manage their affairs in the event that they lose capacity, following last year’s consultation on modernising the system. Power of attorney agreements…

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) puts plans in place should you become incapable of managing your affairs or lose mental capacity during your lifetime.  LPAs are time-critical documents and you must have mental capacity when arranging one. Drawing up a Lasting Power of Attorney now means  that you still have control over your affairs when…