A lasting power of attorney is one of the most important legal documents you can put in place, yet it is often overlooked. At Foster Harrington, we help individuals and families across Esher prepare both property and financial affairs LPAs and health and welfare LPAs, so that the people you trust most can act on your behalf if you are ever unable to do so.
Without a lasting power of attorney in place, even your closest family members will have no legal authority to manage your finances, pay your bills, or make decisions about your care. We are here to make sure that does not happen.
What Does a Lasting Power of Attorney Cover?
A lasting power of attorney allows you to appoint one or more attorneys to make decisions on your behalf. There are two types, and we advise our Esher clients to consider both:
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA: This gives your chosen attorneys the authority to manage your finances, including bank accounts, pensions, property sales, and everyday bill payments.
- Health and Welfare LPA: This allows your attorneys to make decisions about your medical treatment, where you receive care, and your daily routine if you lose the capacity to decide for yourself.
A property and financial affairs LPA can be used as soon as it is registered, with your consent. A health and welfare LPA only comes into effect once you lack mental capacity. Selecting the right people to act on your behalf deserves careful thought, and we take the time to talk this through with you in detail.
Why You Should Not Delay
One of the most common misunderstandings about lasting powers of attorney is that they are only relevant to older people. In reality, illness or injury can affect anyone at any stage of life. The key point is that you can only create an LPA while you still have mental capacity. If you wait until capacity is lost, it is too late, and your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection instead, which is a far more costly and time-consuming process.
We encourage our clients in Esher and across Surrey to put their LPAs in place sooner rather than later. It is a straightforward process that brings real peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
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How Foster Harrington Can Help
We have been advising clients on lasting powers of attorney for over 40 years, and our approach is built on understanding your circumstances. Whether you visit us at one of our offices or prefer a video call, we will guide you through every step, from choosing your attorneys and setting any preferences to registering the documents with the Office of the Public Guardian.
As lasting power of attorney solicitors serving Esher and the wider south east, we also advise on related matters such as wills, trusts, inheritance tax planning, and deputyship orders. If you would like to discuss putting an LPA in place, please call us on 01372 725 655 or contact us to book an appointment.
Contact us today to arrange your Lasting Power of Attorney in Esher and secure control over your affairs — whatever the future holds.
