Power of Attorney articles
Making sure all your legal paperwork is in order is an important task. Whether you’ve never made legal documents such as a Will and/or a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) before, or whether you’ve previously made some that might need updating. Making an appointment to discuss a new Will or LPA, or to review existing ones, really couldn’t be easier.
There have been a number of changes in private client law this year that might affect you if you have legal plans in place for the future or if you’re currently administering an estate.
There are many reasons why you might choose to work with a solicitor to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. An LPA is an effective way to protect against the possibility that a time may come when you need support making decisions for yourself.
Powers of attorney can be effective tools for business owners who want to future-proof their business. Read more about this on our blog – along with advice on whether you need to make a separate POA for your business.
It’s important to talk your specific wishes and requirements through with a specialist power of attorney solicitor, as they will be able to advise you on the right type of power of attorney for you. They will also be able to let you know if any of the things you want to do cannot be done by way of a power of attorney.
Mental capacity is a very important legal concept, especially when it comes to making a decision about whether or not a power of attorney can be used to make a decision on someone else’s behalf. But what is mental capacity, how is it determined, and can you have mental capacity in some areas but not others?
Powers of attorney are a group of very helpful legal documents that allow an individual to legally appoint an individual, group of individuals or even an organisation to make decisions on their behalf. We’ve covered some of the main reasons, along with the different types of power of attorney documents that are available.
In the midst of overwhelming changes, newly divorced individuals often don’t think about ensuring they have their legal affairs in order in terms of future planning. If you are a legal professional who supports clients through the divorce or dissolution process, you might wish to highlight the following considerations to your clients as part of your support package.
In the midst of overwhelming changes, newly divorced individuals often don’t think about ensuring they have their legal affairs in order in terms of future planning. If you are a legal professional who supports clients through the divorce or dissolution process, you might wish to highlight the following considerations to your clients as part of your support package.
Most people know what a Will is and why they might need one, but you may not be as familiar with Powers of Attorney documents, also known as POAs. You may also hear of this type of document being…
