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What Happens if You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney?
Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week. If there comes a time in the future when you don’t have the mental capacity to make or communicate your own decisions, and you haven’t created a valid lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney, it may be necessary for the Court of Protection to become involved. What happens if I lose capacity and don’t have a power of attorney? If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you may…
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Commercial Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Commercial Lasting Powers of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document through which you authorise a chosen person to make certain decisions on your behalf. The decisions that you authorise your chosen person to make can be either in relation to your finances, for which an LPA for property and affairs will be created, or in relation to your personal life, where an LPA for personal welfare will be created. An LPA is a very important document, as it ensures continuity in the management of your life and your finances, should you become unwell or lose the capacity to make decisions. You may feel that an LPA is not necessary, and assume…
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What Happens if You Don’t Have a Power of Attorney?
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Sara Sheppard from SLS Wills and More
Sara Sheppard started SLS Wills and More in June 2017 after more than 30 years in private practices with a number of solicitors across East Kent. “The reason I began SLS Wills and More was to provide a friendly, caring service in the comfort of my clients homes. During the course of my career, I have found that a lot of people, particularly those who are the most vulnerable, prefer to remain in at home, where they feel more comfortable than in a solicitor’s office, which can provide logistical difficulties, can be difficult to get access and can sometimes feel overbearing. I like to spend time with my clients, to…
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