December 2007

This month we discuss Lasting Power of Attorney's.

Whilst most people are aware that whatever their wealth they should make a will, far fewer consider what would happen if they could no longer manage their own affairs.

An overhaul of the system for those who lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions has been long overdue. From 1st October 2007 the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) took over from the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA).