The Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an authority for a person or persons (the “Attorney(s)”) to act on behalf of the person giving the authority (the “Donor”). There are two types of LPA: one for financial affairs and the...
Mental disability (and indeed physical disability) can affect anyone regardless of age and is often the result of a stroke, an accident or an illness. Whatever the cause, the effects of mental disability are the same – the person is...
Without an LPA, if incapacity or disability does occur then the only way that the affairs of such a person can be dealt with is by applying to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a deputy. This will...