Secure your future with a Lasting Power of Attorney

This allows your attorneys to manage your financial matters and property. Examples include paying bills, handling bank accounts, collecting pensions, and selling or renting property. It can be used while you still have mental capacity if you choose, ensuring a seamless process for financial management.

This authorises your attorneys to make decisions about your healthcare and personal welfare. Examples include consenting to or refusing medical treatments, deciding on living arrangements, or managing day-to-day care. Unlike the financial LPA, this can only be used if you lose mental capacity.

Without an LPA in place, no one— not even close family— has the automatic right to make decisions on your behalf. This can lead to delays, stress, and potentially costly legal proceedings to appoint a deputy through the Court of Protection. An LPA avoids these complications, giving you control over who will act in your best interests.

To make an LPA, you must:

• Be over the age of 18.
• Have the mental capacity to understand the document and the implications of your choices.

By acting while you have the capacity, you ensure your voice is heard and your preferences are documented.

For an LPA to be valid, it must be:

1. Completed correctly, including all signatures and details.
2. Certified by an independent witness to confirm you understand your decision.
3. Registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) before it can be used.

Anthony Gold Solicitors are here to ensure every step of this process is handled smoothly and correctly, so your LPA is ready when it matters most.

By putting an LPA in place, you’re taking a proactive step to protect your future and relieve your loved ones of difficult decisions during times of uncertainty.

An LPA allows you to decide who you trust to manage your affairs. Without one, if you become unable to make decisions, the Court of Protection may appoint someone on your behalf. This person might not be who you would have chosen, and the process can be lengthy, costly, and stressful.

Imagine your finances being frozen because no one is authorised to act on your behalf. An LPA ensures uninterrupted management of bills, investments, and property, preventing unnecessary complications during difficult times.

A Health and Welfare LPA ensures that decisions about your medical treatments, living arrangements, and day-to-day care are made by someone who truly understands your preferences. Without this document, those decisions may fall to medical professionals or social services rather than your loved ones.

Having an LPA in place avoids disagreements among family members about who should make decisions. It provides clarity and legal authority, ensuring harmony during challenging periods.

Life is unpredictable. Illnesses like dementia or accidents can leave you unable to make decisions when you least expect it. Acting now ensures you’re prepared for any eventuality, providing peace of mind for both you and your family.

Setting up an LPA is a straightforward process with the right guidance. It’s an investment that protects you from potentially expensive legal proceedings if no arrangements are in place.

By choosing Anthony Gold Solicitors to assist you, you’ll benefit from expert advice tailored to your situation. We ensure your wishes are documented clearly and legally, giving you and your loved ones the reassurance you deserve.