Secure Your Future Today with LAW COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Secure Your Future Today with LAW COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Empowering Your Future
Our Mission
At LAW COMMUNITY SUPPORT, we’re here to help you protect your future and make your voice heard! We support individuals and families every step of the way in completing Lasting Power of Attorney and handling court applications, making sure that your documents are legally accurate. It is our mission to make these processes as smooth and stress-free as possible for you!
We ensure accuracy: The Importance of Reviewing your LPA
Have your Lasting Power of Attorney applications meticulously reviewed for mistakes to elevate accuracy & legal integrity. This essential step will ensure your peace of mind.
Even if your application for LPA was rejected in the past, we can help.
WHY SOME APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE REGISTERED:
- This is because of potential mistakes
- Could not respond in time to what was requested
- Other issues like uncompleted sections, missing dates, missing signatures and missing witnesses.
WE ARE HERE TO GUIDE YOU!
(LPA): A Guide to Empowering Your Future
LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY (LPA) APPLICATION
(Law Community Support)
We specialise in Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) support for the community. We ensure your document is completed correctly, without mistakes, and legally sound.
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document (deed) that is legally binding (comes with rules on how to complete it) that lets people you trust quickly and easily step in when you need them most. It gives you a voice, and LPA protects your decisions.
There are two types:
1) Finance and property Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Gives someone you trust the power to make decisions about your money (pension or benefits, or salary) and property (organising where you live)
- Managing your bank accounts or building society accounts
- Paying all your bills
- Collecting benefits or pension
- Selling
- Paying all your bills
- Collecting benefits or pension
- Selling your home
2) Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Gives someone you trust the power to make medical decisions and make sure that your wishes are taken into consideration when deciding about your:
- Life Sustaining Treatment
- Moving into a care home
- Medical care
The LPA gives you control over what happens to you if you have an accident, illness, or lose mental capacity and are unable to make your own decisions. That’s when the attorneys step in on your behalf. Your attorney(s) can be anyone aged 18 and above. You can have as many attorneys as you want.
WHY DO I NEED A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a critical legal document that allows you to designate a trusted individual, known as your attorney, to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated and cannot manage your own affairs. No one, regardless of their relationship to you, has the automatic legal authority to make those decisions for you without an LPA.
Without an LPA, a family member or loved one may face the daunting task of going through the courts to obtain guardianship, an intervention order, or probate before they can take any action on your behalf. This process can be time-consuming, costly, and emotionally taxing, potentially delaying critical decisions about your healthcare, finances, and daily living arrangements.
By establishing an LPA while you can still make your own decisions, you ensure that your affairs will be managed according to your specific wishes. You can outline preferences regarding medical treatment, financial management, and other personal matters in a way that aligns with your values and desires.
This proactive step not only provides you with peace of mind but also streamlines the process for your loved ones during what could be an incredibly challenging time. Ensuring your wishes are honoured without unnecessary obstacles enhances decision-making efficiency, allowing your family to focus on what truly matters: your care and well-being.
Understanding Attorneys & LPA: A Complete Overview
Information about attorneys, replacement attorneys and certificate provider
Attorneys play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of the legal landscape. With their expertise and dedication, they advocate for justice, ensuring that every individual's rights are upheld. Their vast knowledge of the law empowers clients and instils confidence, making them invaluable allies in times of need. Understanding the nuances of legal representation can significantly impact your experience, guiding you through challenges with clarity and support.
Your attorney must be at least 18 years old and can be a relative, friend, or professional, such as a solicitor, spouse, or partner. It is crucial to choose someone with the mental capacity to make decisions.
When selecting an attorney, evaluate how effectively they manage their affairs, including their finances, how well you know them, and whether you trust them to make decisions that serve your best interests. Additionally, consider their willingness to take on this critical responsibility on your behalf.
Replacement attorneys
If your attorney(s) are no longer able to stand on your behalf, this could be because they no longer have the mental capacity, are deceased, or are no longer willing to act as your attorney. That is when replacement attorneys come into action, so including replacement attorneys on your application is vital.
The Certificate Provider
Section 10 of the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Property and Finance & Health and Welfare.
A certificate provider is an impartial individual who verifies that the donor understands the implications of establishing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and is not being coerced.
To qualify, the certificate provider must be at least 18 years old. They may be a friend, colleague, or someone who has known the donor well for at least two years. They may also have relevant professional qualifications, such as those held by registered healthcare professionals, solicitors, registered social workers, or independent mental capacity advocates (IMCAs). A cousin of the donor or attorney may also serve in this role.
Individuals who cannot serve as certificate providers include attorneys or replacement attorneys for the LPA, family members of the donor or attorneys, partners of the donor or attorneys, business partners, employees of the donor or attorneys, and employees or managers of a care facility where the donor resides. Furthermore, individuals associated with a trust corporation appointed as an attorney in a financial LPA are excluded.
The certificate provider must confirm that the donor understands the significance of the LPA, has not been pressured to create it, that no fraud has occurred, and that there are no other concerns. The certificate provider should discuss the LPA privately with the donor, away from the presence of attorneys or others, before signing their acknowledgement.
Note: Certificate provider section 10 should be signed only after the donor has signed Section 9.
If you need support, please contact us, and we will be happy to help. If you require an application form, please do not hesitate to contact us and request one. We will print it and send it to you by post.
