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Who
would make your decisions if you couldn't ?
Did you know that the veterans, and other clients you advise,
could plan for their future by making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
What is an LPA?
An LPA is a powerful legal document that allows a person (the Donor) to choose
someone they trust now (the Attorney) to make decisions on their behalf
at a time in the future when they no longer wish to or are able to make
those decisions themselves.
There are two types of LPA:
• A Property and Affairs LPA – allows a Donor to appoint an Attorney
to make decisions about the management of their finance and property, for
example paying bills or selling a property on their behalf.
• A Personal Welfare LPA – gives a Donor
the opportunity to appoint an Attorney to make decisions about their personal
welfare, including healthcare and medical treatment.
When can an LPA be used?
A Property and Affairs LPA can be used when the Donor still has capacity
to make decisions, or when the Donor has lost capacity. A Personal Welfare
LPA can only be used when the Donor has lost capacity. Furthermore, the LPA
must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) before it
can be used.
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