Tag: LPA

30th October 2023

If you have been asked to be an attorney for someone under their power of attorney, whether for finances or health and welfare, then they have placed their trust in you to act in their best interests at all times. This will also be the ...

12th December 2022

If you have been asked to act as an attorney for someone you may wonder when it will come into effect, especially if the power of attorney was made some time ago when your friend or relative was in good health. ‘There was an important ...

MacDonald Oates LLP Solicitors
24th November 2016

What is a lasting power of attorney (LPA)? An LPA is a document which allows you to nominate somebody to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to.  There are two types of LPA: Property and financial affairs Health and welfare ...

MacDonald Oates LLP Solicitors
23rd April 2014

We always think that it will happen to someone else, but the truth is that we never know what is round the corner.  Accidents can happen, or you or a loved one may suddenly be faced with battling a serious illness, and as the recent ...