The Office of the Public Guardian has responded to criticisms of its overly complex forms for creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) by issuing new and simplified forms.
An LPA allows a person to give a friend, relative or trusted advisor the power to make decisions about their property or personal affairs if they become unable to do so for themselves – for example as a result of a brain injury or mental disorder.
Better LPA Forms
If you wish to be confident that in the event that you are unable to manage your own affairs they will be dealt with as you would want them to be, we would be pleased to advise you on the pros and cons of creating an LPA.
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