On this page are all our articles answering common questions about Lasting Power of Attorney
Should you get a Living Will or Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Living Will is a legal document that, unlike a Will, a Living Will is only useful during your lifetime and only applies to medical treatment. So which is better: a Living Will or Lasting Power of Attorney? Living Wills are confusingly named. They are nothing to do...
What are you legally allowed to do as an attorney on an LPA for property and financial affairs?
Attorneys under this type of LPA can deal with financial matters and property if you abide by the legal requirements and guidelines. Let's start with some of the terms that can make Lasting Powers of Attorney so confusing: Donor = the person who wishes decisions to be...
What’s the difference between Power of Attorney and a Will?
There is a very simple difference between Wills and Power of Attorney. A Will applies after your death while Power of Attorney is only active while you’re alive. Essentially, Wills deal with money. They dispose of your money, possessions and other assets after you...