Deputyship & Lasting Powers of Attorney
We offer an honest and impartial view on any particular problem.
It may be necessary at some stage of your life to consider what would happen in the event you were unable to make decisions for yourself or you become physically unable to deal with your own affairs. In an uncertain world it’s reassuring to know that our wishes will be respected even if we’re not in a position to make our own decisions.
Powers of Attorney can offer a solution to the vast majority of people to enable their family members, friends or a professional person to look after your affairs without causing too much disruption or delays
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)
Since 1 October 2007 it has no longer been possible for a person to create an Enduring Power of Attorney. However, if you have made an Enduring Power of Attorney prior to the 1st October 2007, it still remains valid and may be registered at the Office of the Public Guardian. Please contact us to discuss costs of registration.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
These LPAs have replaced Enduring Powers of Attorney but offer the flexibility of covering your financial affairs together with your health and welfare matters. There are two types of LPA’s, one specifically to deal with property and financial affairs, the second to deal with health and welfare.
At Alan Simons & Co we can help with all aspects of dealing with your Powers of Attorney. We can help you with choosing an attorney and deciding what LPA is right for you to correctly registering the documentation. Call us today to arrange an appointment to discuss how we can help you.
Deputyship Order
You may be concerned your loved one has already lost the capacity to make their owns decisions and they did not have a Power of Attorney in place. In those circumstances, we are able to help you through the process of applying for a Deputyship Order. We are able to provide a fixed fee service with most Lasting Powers of Attorney. Plesae note that in addition to our legal costs, the Office of the Public Guardian will charge a fee to register any document unless you are exempt.
