Lasting and General Powers of Attorney

Life planning that gives you real peace of mind

Making a Power of Attorney isn’t just something to think about later in life, they are all about life planning and it’s never too early to start doing that!

Lasting and General Powers of Attorney are practical steps you can take at any age to plan ahead and protect yourself and your loved ones.

Lasting and General Powers of Attorney

What is an LPA? An LPA allows you to legally appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, if you become unable to do so.  There are two types

✅  One for property and financial affairs

✅  One for health and welfare

Having an LPA in place ensures that, if something unexpected happens, your chosen attorney can step in to make important decisions on your behalf. Whether that’s managing your bank account, overseeing your care or running your business.

LPAs aren’t just for older people, they are for everyday life.  Accidents, illness or changes in capacity can affect anyone, at any time. Putting one in place now helps to protect your future and ensures your wishes are respected.

General Powers of Attorney

A General Power of Attorney can be equally important in different situations. It’s typically used to give someone temporary authority. For example, while you’re abroad, recovering from surgery or waiting for an LPA to be registered.

It’s flexible, straightforward and useful when you just need short term support.

At FSM, we make life planning simple and personal. Our experienced team will explain your options clearly, guide you through the process and make sure your wishes are properly recorded.

Whether you’re thinking ahead or facing a more urgent need, we’re here to help you take control and make confident decisions with complete peace of mind.

Life doesn’t wait and neither should you…

Contact our Private Client team today to talk to us about putting Lasting and General Powers of Attorney in place.

 

The contents of this article are for the purposes of general awareness only. They do not constitute legal or professional advice. The law may have changed since this article was published. Readers should not act on the basis of the information included and should take appropriate professional advice upon their own particular circumstances.

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