A guide to lasting powers of attorney
Update: 2021-04-13
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In this episode host, Catriona Attride is joined by Legal director Fiona Debney to discuss lasting powers of attorney. Together they provide an overview of who should have a lasting power of attorney and discuss the importance of having one in place.
In this episode:
- We explain what a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is;
- We discuss the power of attorney for finances and how and when it can and might be used;
- We outline the difference between living wills and health and welfare powers of attorney;
- We outline who should be setting up a lasting power of attorney and discuss the common misconception that they are only for older people;
- We discuss the practical aspects of putting in place an LPA.
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