Make sure your Lasting Power of Attorney is drafted properly – we can do this or review existing documents to ensure the application is not rejected.
A lasting power of attorney is a very important document and care should be taken over who you appoint as your attorney. Your attorney needs to be trustworthy and have the appropriate skills to make decisions regarding your health, property and finances. Your attorney will only be able to act when they have signed the LPA, you have signed it and it has been certified by an outside individual that you understand the nature and scope of the LPA and have not been unduly pressured into making the power. A certificate confirming there has been no fraud will also need to be obtained.
Since 2018, new data has revealed that nearly 130,000 Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications have been rejected due to mistakes. At a time when incorrect paperwork is the last thing you need to deal with, our private family solicitors are urging people to ensure everything is in order before it is needed.
We can draft your LPA and also review any existing LPA’s for you. You can read the article here https://todayswillsandprobate.co.uk/nearly-130000-lpas-rejected-since-2018-study-finds/ and contact us at privateclients@afglaw.co.uk or call 01204 377600.