Sometimes people wish to plan ahead and set out in advance what they would like to happen should they become unable to make decisions for themselves in the future. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an important legal document that enables a person who has capacity and is over 18 (Donor) to choose another person or people (Attorney(s)) to make decisions on their behalf. There are 2 different types of LPAs:

• A property and affairs LPA is for decisions about finances, such as selling the Donor's house or managing their bank account; and

• A personal welfare LPA is for decisions about both health and personal welfare, such as where to live, day-to-day care or having medical treatment.

Please speak with our private client team for further information