Lasting Power of
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We recommend getting advice from Ash Hill Solicitors
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No one can know what the future will bring, but putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place will help you to know that you will be well looked after if there ever comes a time when you can no longer make decisions for yourself.
Ash Hill Solicitors work with families across London to take sensible steps to plan ahead. We work with integrity to provide the best legal advice possible to help you decide who will be responsible for your finances and your care if you should lose mental capacity.
What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to choose someone you know and trust (a family member or your solicitors) to make decisions for you if you stop being able to do so for yourself.
The Ash Hill LPA solicitors work with you to put an LPA in place that protects your interests and lays out your wishes clearly and legally. An LPA will also help save your family from any disagreements around your care or your wishes further down the line.
Types of LPA – What You Need to Know
There are two different types of LPA. You are able to choose from one or both of them depending on the support you think you may need in the future.
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
This LPA allows someone to make financial decisions for you. They will be responsible for managing your bank accounts, paying any bills, and selling property.
Health and Welfare LPA
A health and welfare LPA gives the person responsible the ability to decide where you live and what daily care and medical treatments you receive if you can no longer look after yourself.
Replacement Attorneys and Restrictions
It is possible to appoint backup attorneys if the person you choose to be your LPA is unable to act. You can also set limits on what your attorneys or LPA can and cannot do.
When Should You Make an LPA?
It’s best to put an LPA in place while you are still able to make your own decisions. That way you know that everything is ready if your situation ever changes.
We recommend getting advice from Ash Hill Solicitors for power of attorney:
1.) When you retire
2.) If you get a serious health diagnosis
3.) You have a growing need for additional living support
Our LPA Solicitor
Services
Ash Hill Solicitors have been working with clients in London for years to guide them through the LPA process. We can help with:
Drafting and Registration
We help you draft your LPA clearly and register it with the Office of the Public Guardian to make it legally valid.
Support in Your Language
We offer all our legal services in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and basic Arabic because we know everyone deserves legal advice in the language they understand.
Acting as Certificate Provider
Our solicitors are qualified and able to confirm you understand the implications of your LPA and are making the decision voluntarily.
What to Expect from the Legal Process
Our power of attorney solicitors are always happy to guide our clients through each step of the LPA process. We want you to feel confident that everything has been done properly and that your wishes will be honoured.
When you put an LPA into place, you will need to:
1.) Complete the LPA forms
2.) Register and submit those forms with the Office of the Public Guardian
Our clients find that working with Ash Hill Solicitors gives them the peace of mind to know that their future care and finances are in good hands.
DIY vs. Solicitor – Why Legal Advice Matters
An LPA is one of the most important legal documents you can make. Of course, you can complete an LPA on your own. However, any mistakes you make will delay the process and can even mean your LPA documents are not valid.
Working alongside Ash Hill's
lasting power of attorney solicitors
means that you know your LPA will be accurate and legally sound while being aligned with your intentions.
Planning for the Future: LPAs as Part of Your Estate Planning
A Lasting Power of Attorney is just one part of planning for your future. A good LPA will work alongside your will and any trusts you have in place already.
Working with reputable
wills and probate solicitors in London, like the team at Ash Hill Solicitors, will help you to know that everything is properly in place to protect your legacy and your loved ones' financial futures.
Why Choose Our LPA Solicitors?
Families across London choose Ash Hill Solicitors to manage their LPA because we offer more than legal advice: we offer peace of mind. We offer all of our services in English, Punjabi, basic Arabic, and Urdu, so you can get the legal help you need in a language that you understand.
The LPA solicitors on our team get to know you and your family so that we can be sure that we are putting an LPA in place that protects you and honours your wishes.
Ash Hill Solicitors help you to plan ahead with confidence and integrity.
FAQs
What is the difference between an LPA and a will?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is used during your lifetime if you lose mental capacity. A will only comes into effect after you die.
How long does it take to register a Lasting Power of Attorney?
It usually takes 8 to 12 weeks for the Office of the Public Guardian to register your LPA once it is submitted.
Can I make an LPA without a solicitor?
Yes, but it’s easy to make errors. Working with an Ash Hill solicitor means your document will be accurate and legally protect your wishes.
Who can witness an LPA signature?
Any independent adult over 18 can witness your signature. They cannot be one of your attorneys or a close relative.
Can an LPA be challenged after registration?
Anyone can raise concerns with the court if they believe you were pressured or didn’t understand what you were signing.
