Life can be unpredictable. Lasting Power of Attorney Wills 4 Less LPAs In an LPA you are appointing someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, when for one reason or another, you may not be able to.
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Open or closed? It’s a question many people don’t even think to ask until it’s too late. Nobody can predict what will happen in life-an accident, an illness, or a disease of age can unexpectedly take away someone’s ability to be in control of their own finances.
At times like this, the LPA for property and financial affairs is what stands between peace of mind and months (or years) of legal nightmares for those you love.
What is a Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) for Property & Financial Affairs?
Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs (LPA) LPA for property and financial affairs is a legal document that lets you appoint someone, known as an attorney, to make decisions about your money and property on your behalf. " this means managing your bank accounts, paying bills, selling or hanging onto you property and all other areas of your financial life.
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The LPA for Property & Financial Affairs provides your appointed attorney with the legal power to act on your behalf, only in the event that you are unable to do so due to ill health, injury or impairment. It’s a key document that can help safeguard your assets and ensure that your financial matters are administered as you wish when you pass away.
Plenty of people assume their spouse or children can just “step in” if necessary but that’s not how it works, legally. Without an LPA, your family might be forced to navigate a lengthy and costly legal process in order to obtain the necessary authority for managing your finances.
Here are some things clients tell us in real life at Will 4 Less:
“What if I get dementia who’s going to take care of my bills?”
“I’ve contracted a chronic condition. How should I protect my family from the pressures of the law?”
“My mother is getting old and having trouble making decisions can I help her with her finances legally?”
A lasting power of attorney provides reassurance that someone you trust will be at the helm not a stranger unfamiliar with your wishes or even a court-appointed deputy. And it’s not just for old folks: It’s for anyone who likes to plan in advance.
A lot of people think a spouse or next of kin will be able to automatically handle their finances if something happens that’s not the case. Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, your family would have to make an application to the Court of Protection to be able to do this. Such a process may be costly and emotional.
Suppose you have a stroke and can no longer speak or make decisions. Your spouse seeks to withdraw the money from your bank account to pay a mortgage or bill and is denied. Your savings are held hostage, direct debits bounce and debt collectors start calling. All of this could have been avoided if she’d had a Lasting Power of Attorney in place.
When to create a Lasting Power of Attorney Property and Financial Affairs?
The simple answer is now. Get it done sooner rather than later and there’ll be more options open to you, decreasing the risk of things turning ugly if somethings happens suddenly.
Just think about if you lost capacity because of a stroke, dementia or suffered a serious accident?.with no Lasting Power of Attorney in place. For example, your family may not have access to joint accounts, pay bills or even handle necessary financial decisions.
Looking ahead means they have the legal authority to take care of all aspects of your financial health without costly court delays.
It is essential that you make the right choice of attorney for yourself. You want someone who:
You trust implicitly
Understands your values and wishes
Is responsible with money and mature in judgment
Will look out for you.
You can name more than one person to serve as an attorney, or you can nominate a successor in the event that your first choice is unable to do so. You can also provide them with guidance or limitations in the document itself.
At Will 4 Less, we are here to make you think through such decisions, and with a clear head.
Life is unpredictable. Nobody can predict what will happen. Drawing up an LPA for Property and Financial Affairs now means, that if something unforeseen does happen, your financial affairs will be looked after by someone you trust not left in the courts’ hands.
It doesn't cost much to create an LPA and even if you never need it, that's a small price compared with the emotional trauma and legal costs of ending up in court. We at Will 4 Less provide low-cost ways to create an LPA, so you can be safe in the knowledge that your needs are covered without having to spend a fortune.
You can change your mind about your Lasting Power of Attorney at any time as long as you have mental capacity, you can cancel or update it.
Yes, you are able to appoint multiple attorneys. You can decide whether they act as one body, or make decisions independently. We may also be enabled to have assistant attorneys in the event your first choice is unwilling or unable to serve.
We appreciate that creating a Lasting Power of Attorney can be an emotional decision. Our team:
Listens carefully to your concerns
Explains everything in plain English
Get your paper works ready so crisp and clean
Provides low fixed fee services with no hidden costs
We feel that everyone should be able to enjoy peace of mind without becoming financially burdened.
Are You Prepared To Defend And Protect Yourself Financially?
Contact Will 4 Less now to have your Lasting Power of Attorney arranged with ease. Our friendly staff is here to help you through this life changing event with respect and professionalism.