Power of attorney

Specialist advice to deal with the affairs of mentally incapacitated individuals and appointing a power of attorney

Have you thought about how you would manage your property and financial affairs in the event of mental or physical incapacity?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) give someone else permission to manage your finances and property in the event that you develop a mental or physical condition that makes it harder for you to manage them yourself.

Without a LPAL relatives have to apply to the Court of Protection to become involved, something which can be a long and costly process. If someone becomes incapacitated without having an LPA in place, the Court of Protection can appoint a Deputy to look after their financial affairs. Find out more about deputyship applications.

At Weightmans we guide youthrough the process of choosing attorneys, completing the necessary forms and registering an LPA. Contact a member of our wills, tax and probate team for further information.

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