Lawyer Adam Matthews shares his legal insight on LPAs and outlines why great thought must be given to who takes on the role...
The lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a powerful document whereby the person making the LPA (the donor) appoints a trusted person or persons (the attorneys) to assist the donor or act on their behalf if they are unable to make decisions for themselves. The LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) before it can be used by the appointed attorneys. The OPG is the government body which polices and may investigate the activities of the attorneys. There are two types of LPA. First is the version which appoints the attorneys to assist with decisions regarding the ...
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