Lasting Power of Attorney
Protecting your future if you ever lose the ability to make decisions yourself.
An LPA allows you to choose trusted people to act for you if you’re ever unable to make decisions yourself.
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Peace of Mind
Know the people you trust can step in and help if needed.
Stay in Control
You decide who will act for you and how decisions are made.
Protect Your Loved Ones
Avoid stress, delays and court applications.
The Two Types of Lasting Power of Attorney
There are two separate types of Lasting Power of Attorney.
Most people choose to put both in place for complete protection.
Property & Financial
Affairs LPA
This allows your chosen Attorneys to help manage financial matters.
- Managing bank and savings accounts
- Paying bills and household expenses
- Handling pensions and benefits
- Managing investments
- Dealing with property matters
- Selling or maintaining a property if necessary
Health & Welfare
LPA
This allows your chosen Attorneys to make decisions relating to your health and personal welfare.
- Medical treatment decisions
- Care home decisions
- Day-to-day care arrangements
- Living arrangements
- Personal welfare decisions
- Decisions about life-sustaining treatment (if you choose)
Why Are Lasting Powers
of Attorney Important?
If you become unable to make decisions for yourself, an LPA can help ensure:
- Bills continue to be paid
- Bank accounts can be managed
- Property matters can be dealt with
- Medical decisions can be made by people you trust
- Care arrangements can be discussed and agreed
- Your wishes remain at the centre of important decisions
What Happens Without an LPA?
If you lose mental capacity without a Lasting Power of Attorney in place:
Family Members Cannot Automatically Act
Even spouses and adult children may not have authority to make decisions for you.
Access To Accounts May Be Restricted
Banks and financial institutions may refuse access to accounts.
Important Decisions Can Be Delayed
Medical, financial and care decisions may become more complicated.
Court Applications May Be Required
Loved ones may need to apply to the Court of Protection for authority to act, which can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful.
Our Plans Include Lasting Power of Attorney
Family Protection Plan
- Professionally prepared Will(s)
- Property & Financial Affairs LPA
- Health & Welfare LPA
- Estate planning review
- Secure document storage
Complete Estate Protection Plan
- Professionally prepared Will(s)
- Property & Financial Affairs LPA
- Health & Welfare LPA
- Protective trust planning
- Property ownership review
- Inheritance tax planning review
- Personalised estate planning guidance
Areas We Cover
Trentham
Including Tittensor, Barlaston and surrounding areas.
Stoke-on-Trent
Including Hanley, Longton, Fenton, Burslem, Tunstall and Stoke.
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Including Wolstanton, May Bank, Clayton, Silverdale and Keele.
Stone
Including Oulton, Aston-by-Stone, Walton and surrounding villages.
Not sure whether you need Lasting Powers of Attorney or which option is right for you?
Book a friendly, no-obligation chat and I’ll explain your options in plain English and help you decide what is right for your circumstances.