How to register Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) came into effect in 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and replaced the former Enduring Powers of Attorney. An LPA allows a person to give someone they trust (their attorney) legal authority to make necessary decisions on their behalf if they lose the mental capacity to do so. Making
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Why You Should Hire a Law Firm Before Making Critical Decisions
An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure If you are searching for legal services that have your best interests at heart, you need to hire a reputed solicitor as soon as possible. Here are some services that a law firm will provide: Wills Who will look after your family after your death?
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Business Lasting Powers of Attorneys (Financial LPA)
There is a general misconception that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) can only be used for personal use. This is certainly not the case. Whether you are a company director, partner or sole trader; as a businessperson, you will have invested a lot of money, time and effort into your business and, so you need
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a legal document where a person gives another person or persons (their attorney(s)) authority to make certain decisions on his or her behalf. An ordinary power of attorney will be automatically be revoked if the person giving the power (the donor) loses mental capacity. However, an LPA will continue even
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Who Do You Want To Take Care of You? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document used for forward planning. It allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions for you as it concerns your property and financial affairs or health and welfare in the event that at some time
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At Jackson Longe Solicitors, we are offering a discount scheme this Month via our listing on Evening Standard for any legal serviceson Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Just quote ‘ES15’ and show us your NHS ID and we’ll apply the 15% discount to your invoice. Terms and Conditions are as folllows: We offer a
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