Lasting Powers of Attorney

Something you should think about when planning for your future and can be created at the same time as you make a Will.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents that allow you (the donor) to appoint one or more trusted individuals (known as attorneys) to make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to make decisions for yourself due to physical or mental incapacity. If you lack capacity, this means you’re unable to understand information, retain it, use or weigh that information, and communicate decisions based on that information. Incapacity may be a permanent or short-term state – you may also experience fluctuating capacity whereby your ability to make decisions changes frequently or occasionally.

Creating an LPA is an important step in ensuring that your wishes are respected and that you have someone you trust handling your affairs.

There are two types of LPAs, one dealing with property and financial matters, the other with health and welfare matters.

To make an appointment with one of our Private Client team, please call 01243 532777 or email info@owenkenny.co.uk with your enquiry.