What is Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has replaced Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA); however, anyone with an existing EPA need not change it. An LPA is a legal document that you (the Donor) make using a special form. It allows you to choose someone (the Attorney) that you trust to make decisions on your behalf about things such as property and affairs, or personal welfare. The LPA can be used when you no longer wish to make those decisions or when you lack the mental capacity to make the decisions yourself. Anyone completing an LPA must be 18 or over, as must the attorney(s). Back to top Who can I choose as my attorney? An attorney has to be over 18, mentally capable and not bankrupt. They don’t have to live in the UK, but they may have difficulty acting on your behalf if they live abroad. Back to top What is the difference between a Living Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney? In October 2007 the new Lasting Power of Attorney was introduced, replacing the old Enduring Power of Attorney. The
