by Oliver Saxon | Mar 2, 2022 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Following a recent survey carried out by Which? it has come to light that thousands of people are unaware of how the lasting power of attorney process works and how banks can often cause avoidable problems for people registering as attorneys.A Lasting Power of...
by Oliver Saxon | Dec 20, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Experts have warned that the proposed changes to UK law risk substantially increasing financial abuse of older people. Plans by the Law Commission and the Ministry of Justice to modernize Lasting Powers of Attorney aim to make procedures simpler and easier but both...
by Oliver Saxon | Nov 25, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
Most people understand the benefits of a lasting power of attorney (LPA), which allows an individual to nominate someone to make decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated in some way. But not everyone knows what a business LPA is and how it can be used to...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
It is a common misconception that a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is not required until later in life. You may already be aware of the importance of setting up an LPA – in case you eventually become incapable of making decisions, for example, if you...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
The lasting power of attorney (LPA) was introduced in 2007. It was designed to provide more flexibility and greater protections than its predecessor, the enduring power of attorney (EPA). Enabling people to decide who should be in charge of their health and...
by Oliver Saxon | Oct 13, 2021 | Lasting Powers of Attorney
TV Presenter Kate Garraway’s tragic situation highlights that certain paperwork shouldn’t just be a priority for the elderly. Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper has suffered a year-long battle with Covid-19. Amid the heart-breaking suffering of Kate,...
