Lasting Powers of Attorney
Unfortunately, we’ve seen all too often what happens when people are rendered ‘mentally incapable’ without a Lasting Power of Attorney, and it’s a very sad state of affairs indeed:
Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, you risk:
- Losing control over decisions about your money and finances
- Losing control over decisions about where you live and whether you are placed in a care home
- Your assets being seized by the Court of Protection
- Your spouse left financially impoverished and unable to access more than “pocket money” without the say so of the courts
- Your spouse and children being thrown into prison for carrying out your wishes and daring to defy the Court of Protection and Social Services
Thankfully, a Lasting Power of Attorney document can guarantee that someone you love and trust is involved in decisions about your welfare and finances, and having drafted hundreds over the last 16 years, we’re more than capable of ensuring you have a rock solid Lasting Power of Attorney that meets your needs.