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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

Protecting your
interests and your future

What is an LPA?

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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people, known as ‘Attorneys’, to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions through lack of mental capacity.

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You are never too young to have an LPA in place. So many people believe that they do not have to worry until they are over 55 years of age, when in fact if you lead an active life such as skiing, mountain biking or any form of extreme sport it may be worthwhile putting something much earlier. 

Although we all hope that the LPA will never have to be used, if the day comes when your LPA is needed, your loved ones will be so grateful that you had the forethought to put a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place which will enable them to make decisions on your behalf and ensure your financial and health issues are looked after when you are not able to do so for yourself.

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There are two types of LPAs; 

  • Property and Affairs: which allows your Attorney to deal with all your financials and tax affairs, buying or selling your home and dealing with other assets

  • Health and Welfare: Which allows your Attorney to deal with your medical day to day care, diet, dress and visitation, where you live ie: moving to a care home and even whether to give or refuse life-sustaining treatment if you chose
     

Making a LPA gives you that peace of mind that, should anything happen to you in the future and you were unable to make decisions for yourself, the decisions you make now will be fulfilled.

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How can I find out more?

If you would like further information on LPAs or making a will, please complete the form below or call us on 01322 431765, where we can put you in touch with one of our Community Partner Solicitors who will be able to answer all your questions and provide you with sensitive advice. They can also represent you should you wish to proceed and offer a discounted rate through Evergreen Care UK.

Evergreen was founded as our response to the growing challenges we see within the care sector. Launched in 2014, we have supported well over 2000 older people in the Bexley and surrounding Boroughs with a range of services. But what makes our Charity stand out from the rest is the wonderful relationships our staff build with their clients and their family members.

 

Our mission is simple: Through Christian love, we seek to support people to achieve the highest quality of life and self-worth. Leading with innovation, treating with compassion and valuing each person, we enrich lives, improve the health and wellbeing of communities, and respect and care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people, bringing peace of mind to those we serve. Our mission calls us to care for the sick and disadvantaged as expressed in Matthew 25:35-40

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