What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

The LPA is a legal document that authorizes your representative(s) who are known as Attorney(s), to oversee your finances and welfare. Dealing with money and welfare matters when you are incapacitated through ill health, accident, old age or suffering mental problems, can be difficult and worrying - perhaps even impossible. Although a friend or family member could apply to the court be appointed a “Deputy” to handle your affairs, this can be a lengthy and costly process. The simplest solution is for you to appoint one or more Attorneys to manage your affairs on your behalf if you become unable to do so.