Lasting Power of Attorney

A power of attorney can protect you, and those you love, if you’re no longer able to make decisions for yourself.

How a Lasting Power of Attorney can help

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you pick someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. This applies during your lifetime and to a range of situations. For example, they can make decisions about your health or your money. Choosing someone you trust means peace of mind – you know they’ll act in your best interests. It can also make matters much easier for your family, emotionally and practically.

Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors’ services

We can advise you on every aspect of incapacity law and Lasting Power of Attorneys, including: 

  • setting up and registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney 
  • what type of document is most suited to your needs
  • walk you through through every step of the paperwork to ensure the document does what you want it to do
  • drafting advance directives
  • applying to appoint deputies
  • acting as a professional deputy
  • creating Wills and trusts 
  • resolving disputes.

I've never found an area where Tees have been unable to help. There is considerable strength across the organisation. Individuals have good contacts outside of their practice area. I have always found Tees accessible and helpful.

What happens when there is no Lasting Power of Attorney?

If you were to lose your mental capacity before creating a lasting or enduring power of attorney, your family would have to apply to the court of protection to appoint a deputy to manage your affairs. They might also have to ask the court to decide what welfare decisions would be in your best interests. Any court application can be a daunting prospect. Our team has years of experience in applications and protection orders under incapacity law and we can take care of the entire process for you. 

We’re here to help

If you’d like to meet one of our experts for a confidential, no obligation chat, please get in touch.

We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales

The financial services provided on this page are by Tees Financial Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered number 211314.

Our legal services are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

 

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