Lasting Power of Attorney
Make sure someone you trust can step in if you’re unable to make decisions for yourself.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) ensures that if there’s ever a time when you cannot make your own decisions, the people you trust most can act for you.
What is Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint people you trust (‘attorneys’) to make decisions on your behalf if you’re ever unable to. There are two types of LPA:
Property and Financial Affairs LPA:
This covers bank accounts, bills, pensions and benefits, and buying or selling property.
Health and Welfare LPA:
This covers health and medical care, including consenting to treatment on your behalf.
An LPA is a safety net that protects both you and your family. Without one in place, even your spouse or children can’t automatically access your bank accounts, manage your property, or make medical decisions for you.
Setting up an LPA gives you control over who you’d want to act for you, and it gives your family clarity and legal authority to help when it’s needed most. We make the process straightforward, explaining everything clearly and handling all the paperwork for you.
It’s simply about being prepared – and having peace of mind.
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Lasting Power of Attorney: How it works
Four simple steps to ensure the people you trust most can legally act for you when it matters. Here’s how it works:
An initial chat
We start with a relaxed conversation to understand your situation and explain your options. We’ll talk through the two types of LPA and help you decide which is right for you.
Your consultation
Your dedicated consultant will guide you through who you’d like to appoint as your attorney, what powers you want to grant them, and whether you’d like to include any specific instructions or preferences.
We prepare your documents
We’ll draft your LPA and submit it to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration. This process takes 8-10 weeks, which is one of the reasons it’s so important not to leave setting up an LPA too late.
Your LPA is registered and ready
Once the Office of the Public Guardian has registered your LPA, it’s a legally binding document. Your attorneys can act on your behalf if and when they’re ever needed – giving you and your loved ones genuine peace of mind.
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EverTrust Lasting Power of Attorney | FAQs
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more trusted people, known as attorneys, to make decisions on your behalf if you ever lose the mental capacity to make those decisions yourself. This might be due to illness, an accident, or conditions such as dementia or a severe stroke.
Can't my partner or family make decisions for me automatically?
No – this is a common misconception. Without a legally registered LPA in place, even a spouse or close family member has no automatic right to manage your affairs or make decisions about your care. Without an LPA, family members may need to apply to the Court of Protection, which can be a long, costly, and stressful process.
Are there different types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
Yes, there are two types of LPA: a Property and Financial Affairs LPA allows your attorney to manage your finances and property, and can be used while you still have capacity if you choose. A Health and Welfare LPA covers decisions about your health and personal care, and can only be used once you have lost mental capacity.
Do I need both types of LPA?
Not necessarily. You can choose to set up one or both, depending on your circumstances. Many people opt for both to ensure all areas of their life are covered, but a specialist adviser can help you decide what’s right for you.
When do I need to set up an LPA?
You must set up an LPA while you still have mental capacity. Once capacity is lost, it’s too late to create one. As LPAs can take 8-10 weeks to register with the Office of the Public Guardian, so it’s important not to leave it too late.
Can I cancel or change my LPA?
Yes, as long as you still have mental capacity. You can cancel your LPA at any time by creating a deed of revocation and sending it, along with the original LPA document, to the Office of the Public Guardian. Once mental capacity is lost, an LPA can generally only be cancelled by the Court of Protection in cases of fraud, abuse, or serious concerns about the attorney’s conduct.
