20 Reasons to make a Lasting Powers of Attorney in 2021

“What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why do I need one” is a question that we are asked regularly at New Leaf Solicitors. There are lots of reasons why you should make and register a Lasting Power of Attorney, but below is a list of the top twenty…

To put you in control. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a registered legal document which allows you to appoint a person or persons who you trust (known as ‘attorneys’) to act on your behalf.
Your attorneys can make decisions and manage your affairs when you are unable to due to poor health, an accident or a degenerative condition such as dementia.
You may appoint more than one attorney to act together (jointly), together and independently (jointly and severally) or jointly in respect of some matters and jointly and severally in respect of others.
They have the authority to deal with your financial