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I don't trust anyone to be my power of attorney - what should I do?
A reader has no one to ask to be a guardian for their lasting power of attorney - and they don't trust lawyers ...
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Lasting powers of attorney and deputies
Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, attorneys under a Lasting power of attorney (LPA) have the power to make decisions about a person’s welfare, property and affairs, if the person doesn’t have the ...
MoneyWeek10mon
Lasting power of attorney registrations have hit a record high – do you need one?
Record numbers of applications have been made for a lasting power of attorney to look after the ... “Advanced statements, or letters of wishes can be put in place, so attorneys have a solid ...
MoneyWeek2mon
50,000 power of attorney applications rejected – how to avoid common mistakes
More than 50,000 lasting power of attorney (LPA) applications were rejected in 2023/24, according to a freedom of information request. Data from the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) obtained by ...