Lasting Powers of Attorney

Let the people you trust help when you cannot.

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets someone you choose act for you when you cannot make a decision yourself.

Two documents. Two different kinds of decisions.

Both types are personal. Both are easier to arrange while you are well and able to decide.

Property & Financial Affairs

Bank accounts, bills, property, investments and pensions. You can choose when your attorneys can act.

Health & Welfare

Care, treatment and where you live. It applies when you cannot make the decision yourself.

WORTH KNOWING

What happens if...

What happens if you lose the ability to decide, and have no LPA?

Your partner has no automatic right to act for you.

Bank accounts can be frozen.

Bills and care costs can go unpaid.

Your family must apply to the Court of Protection.

That is slow, costly, and completely out of their hands.

What happens if you have one?

The people you chose can act straight away.

Your bills, accounts and care are handled.

Your family avoids months of paperwork at the worst possible time.

The best time to choose is while you still can.

A daughter watched what happened to a friend's family when there was no LPA.

She sorted hers the following week.

One conversation, and it was done.

A decision for today

It is usually better to arrange one while you are well.

It is not about expecting the worst.

It is about giving you and your family more choice if life changes.

Without one, the people closest to you may not have the authority they need.

They may need to apply to the Court of Protection first.

A typical situation, kept anonymous

Without an LPA, even ordinary things can become difficult.

We met a family after somebody lost the ability to make decisions.

There was no Lasting Power of Attorney.

Their partner had been with them for decades, but that did not give them legal authority to act.

Bank accounts could be frozen while bills, mortgage payments and care costs still needed attention.

The family then had to apply to the Court of Protection.

Forms, waiting and uncertainty were added to an already difficult situation.

This is an illustrative situation, not a prediction.

It is why we encourage people to choose the right people in advance, while they are well.

“The calm comes from knowing who will be there if you cannot speak for yourself.”

A properly arranged LPA lets you choose the people you trust.

You can set clear boundaries around the decisions they can make.

Your family has a known route through bank accounts, care and everyday practical matters.

Choose your next step with us

A calm, practical process

We help you choose who you trust, what they can do and how the documents fit your wider plan.

Choose your people

Think about who would make decisions in a way that reflects your wishes.

Talk it through

We explain the choices clearly, without rushing you into a decision.

Put it in place

Where legal work is needed, we coordinate with trusted professionals.

Your questions

Powers of Attorney, in plain English

When should I arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Usually while you are well and able to decide. It is easier to arrange one before you need it.

Can I choose more than one attorney?

Yes. You can choose people you trust, and decide whether they act together or separately.

What happens if I do not have one?

Your family may not be able to access accounts or decide for you. The Court of Protection may need to get involved, adding time and cost.

A clear next step

Give Yourself And Your Family More Choice

The first step is a simple conversation about what matters to you and who you trust.