Lasting Power of Attorney

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Incapacity

There may come a time in your life when you are unable to manage your financial affairs or personal welfare, owing to some form of incapacity and you will need someone to act on your behalf. Even when we are young, we can find ourselves incapacitated owing to illness or injury and it can be invaluable having a reliable person, who is able to manage your personal affairs and remove the anxiety of having unpaid bills, at a time when you most need peace of mind.

Creating a Power
of Attorney

Similarly, as we get older, the need for a Power of a Attorney increases as we are more prone to illness and injuries. By creating a Power of Attorney in advance ensures that if the worst were to happen, you can rest assured that both your financial affairs and personal welfare are in safe hands.

So, Who Do I Choose?

You can appoint a friend, relative, or a professional as your Attorney which allows them to act on your behalf. It is important that you choose trustworthy persons who will act in your best interests. How they manage their own affairs is a good indication of how they will manage yours.

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY FAQS

A lasting power of attorney is a legal document which allows a loved one (their attorney) to make either financial or welfare decisions upon loss of capacity of them (the donor)