Create Power
of Attorney Agreement
If you need to appoint Power of Attorney
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There may come a time when, because you are
incapable of managing your property and financial affairs or personal
welfare, you will need someone to do this for you. You can formally
appoint a friend, relative or professional to hold a lasting power
of attorney that will allow them to act on your behalf.
Lasting power of attorney (LPA) in England and Wales
an LPA has no legal standing until it is registered with the Office of
the Public Guardian
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint someone you trust as an ‘attorney’ to make decisions on your behalf.
It can be drawn up at any time while you have capacity, but has no legal standing until it is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
A registered LPA can be used at any time, whether you have the mental ability to act for yourself or not.
You can create two types of LPA:
* Property and Affairs LPA
* Personal Welfare LPA
Property and Affairs LPA
A Property and Affairs LPA allows you to choose someone to make decisions
about how to spend your money and the way your property and affairs
are managed.
Personal Welfare LPA
A Personal Welfare LPA allows you to choose someone to make decisions
about your healthcare and welfare. This includes decisions to refuse
or consent to treatment on your behalf and deciding where you live.
These decisions can only be taken on your behalf when the LPA is
registered and you lack the capacity to make the decisions yourself.
