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Lasting Power of Attorney Disputes: An Overview What happens if LPA attorneys disagree? Can you contest a lasting power of attorney? Can I remove an attorney from my LPA? This article answers the important questions relating to what is to happen and how to deal with situations where attorneys under a lasting power of attorney […]

What are LPA Certificate Providers? Who can be a certificate provider? How many certificate providers are needed? Can a certificate provider also be a witness? Certificate providers play a vital role when creating your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in safeguarding your interests and verifying your mental capacity. This article answers the important questions relating

Modernising LPAs: Summary of Government Conclusion Lasting powers of attorneys (‘LPAs’) were introduced to increase flexibility and protection for those who lose mental capacity to make certain decisions. This article provides an overview of the government’s response to the consultation intended to improve LPA services in the modern-day age of technology. •  What are LPAs? •

What is an Ordinary Power of Attorney: An Overview What does an ordinary power of attorney do? What is the difference between an ordinary power of attorney and a lasting power of attorney? Do I need to register an ordinary power of attorney? This article provides an overview of ordinary power of attorneys and explores

What are prepaid funeral plans and are they worth it? How do prepaid funeral plans work? What are the pros and cons of a prepaid funeral plan? What happens if you don’t have a prepaid funeral plan? This article outlines how a prepaid funeral plan works and how it can protect your loved ones and

What is a protective trust in a Will? Are property trust Wills a good idea? How does a protective property trust work?

This article outlines how a protective property trust works and whether it can be beneficial to you.

Deprivation of Assets – Do I have to sell my home to pay for care? What counts as deprivation of assets? How can I protect my home and savings from care fees? What assets are taken into account for care home fees? This article explains what deprivation of assets is and how you can still

Do I need an LPA if I am married? What can attorneys do? How much does it cost to make an LPA?

This article outlines the benefits of Lasting Powers of Attorneys (‘LPAs’) and how you can make them.

Funeral Planning to be taken over by the FCA It has been confirmed that the Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) shall be taking on the responsibility for regulating the prepaid funeral planning sector from July 2022. Currently, funeral planning is a service regulated by the Funeral Planning Authority (“the FPA”). However, the prepaid funeral planning

What should I not include in my Will? What can I put in my Will? Can I distribute all my property in my Will? Are there certain assets or property I should never include in my Will? This article outlines property and assets you may own but which you cannot pass in your Will. Whilst