Lasting Power of Attorney

Lasting Power of Attorney Let me help you arrange your Lasting Power of Attorney, you may not realise but you don't need a sol

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Appointments:
Discussion about your power of attorney application and completing the forms will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour (currently via video call), you will have plenty of time to ask any questions. I will then arrange for a covid safe signing visit which should only take 10 minutes, the forms are then posted via recorded delivery to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration.

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Thinking and talking about what would happen if our faculties deserted us is uncomfortable. Yet it's important to consider how much worse the situation would be if you had a stroke, COVID, a serious accident or dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's) without sorting it first. Anyone aged 18 or over should arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA).
A lot of people use a solicitor to help them set up a Power of Attorney, this can be very costly, you can do it yourself, however you will require a certificate provider.
Our professional team will advise you on which LPA is most appropriate for you, and guide you carefully through the whole process from start to finish. We will help you complete the forms, witness signatures and be the professional certificate provider.

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Mental Capacity

Mental capacity is the ability to make a specific decision at the time it needs to be made. To have mental capacity you must understand the decision you need to make, why you need to make it, and the likely outcome of your decision. Some people will be able to make decisions about some things but not others.
Mental capacity can fluctuate with time – someone may lack capacity at one point in time, but may be able to make the same decision at a later point in time . Someone with mental capacity is able to communicate
decisions through speech, signs, gestures or in other ways. Taking time to understand or communicate may be mistaken for a lack of mental capacity, but having dementia, for
example, doesn’t necessarily mean someone can’t make any decisions themselves.
If someone is having difficulty communicating what sort of decision they want to make, an attempt should always be made to overcome that difficulty and help the person decide for themselves. Before someone can make a
decision for you, they must assess whether you can make the decision yourself. The
person making a decision for you must make sure they are acting in your best interests.

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Don’t assume!

If you are married or in a civil partnership, you may have assumed that your spouse or next of kin would automatically be able to deal with your bank account and pensions, and make decisions about your healthcare, if you lose the ability to do so. This is not the case. Without an LPA, they won’t have the authority.

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Costs
There is a compulsory cost of £82 to register a Power of Attorney (in England and Wales). If you earn less than £12,000/year though, you can provide evidence to have a reduced fee of £41. Those on certain benefits are exempt from fees.
We can help you complete the forms, witness signatures and be the professional certificate provider. We will post forms by registered post and ensure you get the original copy for your future reference once it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
As a professional registered team you can be assured of a quality service at a reasonable price. We provide our service at a fixed cost of £200 per application (per person) not including the registration fee payable to the Office of the Public Guardian. Total cost is £282 including registration. (most solicitors charge £300+ without the registration fee).
Please call 0161 262 0580 to arrange a visit.

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Why should I make an LPA?

It can be reassuring to know that, if you are unable to make a decision for yourself in the future, the person you choose will make these decisions for you.
Making an LPA ensures that the person you want to make decisions for you will be able to do so. This prevents a stranger, or someone you may not trust, from having this power.
Making an LPA now will make things easier for your family and friends in future. It will be more expensive, difficult and time-consuming for them to get the authority to act on your behalf when you are not able to give it.
Making an LPA can start discussions with your family or others about what you want to happen in future.

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Who can be my attorney?

Your attorney can be anyone of sound mind 18 years or older. This includes:
Your spouse or civil partner
A parent, sibling, or other family member
A trusted friend or colleague
A professional, like a solicitor

You can chose different attorneys for property & financial affairs and health & welfare. You can also choose to have more than one named attorney.

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A Power of Attorney (or POA) is a legal document that designates one or more persons who can make critical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make these decisions yourself. This situation can arise if you are out of country on holidays or travelling for business, or if you ever become debilitated due to an injury or illness.
A Lasting Power of Attorney remains valid if you are ever incapacitated and unable to manage your own affairs. This can occur if you are injured in an accident, if you develop a debilitating illness, or if you suffer a sudden severe health crisis such as an aneurism or stroke.
In England and Wales, there are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney:
LPA for Property & Financial Affairs
LPA for Health & Welfare

An LPA for Property & Financial Affairs grants your attorney authority to make decisions concerning your assets and personal property.
An LPA for Health & Welfare lets your attorney make decisions about items like your daily living routine, moving into an extended care facility, or requesting aid from social services. You can also give your attorney the power to provide or withhold consent for life-sustaining medical treatment.

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Manchester
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Monday 9am - 5pm
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Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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