[English] - [Cymraeg] A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to nominate someone you trust, known as an attorney, to step in if you lose the mental capacity to make certain decisions yourself. They are legal documents that cover …
[English] - [Cymraeg] Authored by Amy Holmes, Chief Executive and Public Guardian We have recently reached a key milestone in our journey to modernise lasting powers of attorney. As a result of the hard work of Stephen Metcalfe MP and …
[English] - [Cymraeg] We know that some of the words and phrases we use can be confusing. As an attorney, donor, deputy, or organisation you will come across our terminology in our forms, guidance documents, letters and through our online …
[English] - [Cymraeg] We’ve listened to feedback and have updated the ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’ service. Donors, attorneys and their specified organisations can now view the details of instructions and preferences in a lasting power of attorney …
[English] - [Cymraeg] To mark dementia action, mental health, and action for brain injury awareness weeks, we look at three scenarios when a lasting power of attorney (LPA) might be helpful. An LPA makes it easier for the people you …
[English] - [Cymraeg] A refreshed set of standards has been published to help all court appointed deputies in delivering their duties.
[English] - [Cymraeg] We have simplified the process we follow after being notified that someone has died.
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The Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) consultation on modernising lasting powers of attorney closed on 13 October 2021, after being open for public response for 12 weeks. Over 300 responses were received through the online hub, direct via email and through …
Acting on behalf of a loved one after being appointed as their deputy can seem a bit daunting. We’ve got some hints and tips here to help you on your way to being the best deputy you can be. Getting started …