Lasting power of attorney

A lasting power of attorney gives someone else the power to make certain decisions on your behalf, typically if you are no longer able to do so.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) gives someone else the power to make certain decisions on your behalf, typically if you are no longer able to do so

Being an attorney for a family member or friend could mean that you have to make difficult decisions about that person's finances, health and welfare

When someone close loses the capacity to make decisions for themselves, you can apply for a deputyship so that you can make decisions on their behalf

A useful glossary to help you understand the legal jargon used when trying to deal with creating or executing a will and other probate issues