In this article, we’ll take a look at the Health and Welfare LPA, and what the consequences of not having one of those are.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the Property and Financial Affairs LPA, and what the consequences of not having one of those are.
An LPA is a legal document which allows a person to appoint someone they know and trust to make decisions on their behalf should they lose capacity.
This is a case that came about due to a challenge by the Office of the Public Guardian (‘OPG’) as to the validity of both LPAs.
OPG seeks Clarification from the Court of Protection in Re Public Guardians Severance Applications [2023] EWCOP 24.
You may have heard by now about the talk to digitalise LPAs and in December the Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons.
A welcomed change from the OPG was announced recently and now simplifies the process of informing them of a death.
Recent surveys indicate the majority of UK adults still do not seem to see the importance of having a Will or Lasting Powers of Attorney.
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney documents and what do they do? This article explores both types as well as some common misconceptions.
Once a year the SWW organises an event for the benefit of its members and the wider estate planning industry. This event gives people a chance to come together to hear a number of engaging and relevant speakers and to speak to our carefully selected exhibitors. This year is no different.
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