To give or not to give? OPG launches new guidance on gifting
...complicated than that. We’ve just published our guide to gift-giving for deputies and attorneys and, while it might not quite be the gift they were waiting for all year, we...
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Powers of Attorney Bill receives Royal Assent
...modernised service will make the LPA process safer, simpler and fit for the future. Achieving Royal Assent is an exciting step forward in our aim to increase and improve accessibility...
For those left behind – the story of a missing person
...Act 2017 is now in force. I’m proud that I work for an organisation that will be responsible for supervising guardians once they are appointed. Also known as Claudia’s Law,...
What happens when I can't make decisions for myself?
...a simple and legally robust way of giving someone you trust power to make decisions for you – temporarily or for a longer time.” You can download a copy of...
Why are Lasting Powers of Attorney important for carers?
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Giles Meyers, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Carers, Future planning, General, Guidance, health and welfare, LPA
...for when it comes to their treatment and care, gives access to the person’s finances to pay for equipment, adaptations and formal support; as well as helping to safeguard against...
Making OPG fit for the future – our 2019 to 2020 business plan
...deliver the best service for our users today, we need to be ready for the future, making sure we continue to keep safeguarding at the heart of everything we do....
Instructions and preferences now visible with ‘Use an LPA’ and ‘View an LPA’
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kerstifourcin, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Deputies, General, Guidance, lasting power of attorney, LPA
...and attorneys will see a scanned image of instructions and preferences. They can check the detail before giving a secure access code to an organisation, for example a bank or...
Giving gifts as an attorney or deputy
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rebeccaparker1, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Deputies, deputy, Gifting, Guidance, lasting power of attorney, LPA, Mental Capacity Act
...donor's finances. Any gifts given should not impact on their ability to be able to pay for their care for the rest of their life and should be comfortably affordable....
Acting as a deputy for a loved one
...on this role. All these professionals will make a charge to the donor for their services. Stepping down in your role is permanent, so if you’re unable to act for...
Acting as an attorney or deputy from a distance – COVID-19 and supporting others
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Lauren Cresswell, Posted on:
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Attorneys, Covid-19, Deputies, deputy, Guidance, health and welfare, lasting power of attorney, LPA
...or giving money to family and friends, please refer to the gifting guidance, but bear in mind applications to the Court of Protection for advice or requests for gifting outside...