Lasting Powers of Attorney

 

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that sets out who will make decisions on your behalf should you become unable to due to illness or other circumstances.

There are two different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: ‘Health & Welfare’ and ‘Property & Financial Affairs’. You can make either or both types of LPA.

The best way to think about Lasting Powers of Attorney is to ask yourself the question, “Who would I trust to deal with my money, property or my welfare if I couldn’t manage?”.

Often the chosen attorneys are husband or wife or children, or other relatives or very trusted friends – people who know you well and who you can totally trust.

On this page you’ll find an outline of some of the key things that need to be considered when making a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Why choose Pilgrim Hope?

We offer Lasting Powers of Attorney legal services from our office in Wigan and our sister practice in Bramhall.

At Pilgrim Hope Solicitors, we believe that to avoid disputes or complications it is best to have your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) professionally prepared by an experienced solicitor. We will explain the different types of Lasting Powers of Attorney and ensure that your LPA reflects your wishes, should you be unable to make decisions for yourself, and is legally valid and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

By helping you with your Lasting Powers of Attorney, our solicitors can enable you to prepare in advance for the possibility of either permanent or temporary loss of capacity, giving you the peace of mind of knowing that your chosen trusted attorney or attorneys can deal with your affairs if you need that help in the future.

We are happy to run through the things you need to consider during a free 30 minute initial consultation.

For your convenience we offer home visits outside of regular office hours

Please call us on 01257 422 500 to arrange a convenient time. Lines are open 8.00 am to 9.00 pm Monday to Friday and 9.00 am to 7.00 pm on weekends.

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Call 01257 422 500 8.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 7.00pm on weekends or use the button below to request a callback. You can also email us by clicking here.

Call us to arrange a free 30 minute initial consultation

Call 01257 422 500 8.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 7.00pm on weekends or use the button below to request a callback. You can also email us using the form on our Contact page.