Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Hastings
Whilst it’s important to plan for the event of your passing, there are also protections to arrange for your future when you will begin to need care and support. The security that banks, hospitals, and other institutions afford you can become a hurdle when they make the process of decision making and asset retrieval impossible due to the decline of an individual’s mental capacity.
Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA) is a way to entrust that these decisions are made by someone who you believe will have your best interests at heart. If you intend to grant someone the authority to act as an Attorney under an LPA, or you have been appointed as an Attorney yourself, then contacting an LPA solicitor can help to clarify what these responsibilities mean.
How we can help you with Lasting Power of Attorney
We offer a comprehensive range of services relating to Power of Attorney, including:
- Advising you on the types of Lasting Power of Attorney available
- Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney
- Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney
- Reviewing an existing Lasting Power of Attorney
- Advising Attorneys
Why work with our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Hastings?
Our team of Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Hastings have an exceptional understanding of Lasting Powers of Attorneys and any associated matters, having established a strong reputation for providing bespoke advice to individuals and families from a wide range of backgrounds.
The head of our Private Client Department, Andrew Morgan, specialises in elderly client and probate law, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, with a spotless record that you can check here.
Andrew is supported by the rest of our friendly and highly experienced team who are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). STEP is the leading global association for solicitors specialising in inheritance, trusts and estate matters.
Book a free 30-minute consultation with our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Hastings
Please get in touch with our highly experienced team of Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors at our offices in Hastings. To discuss your requirements, you can:
- Call: 01424 619916
- Email: enquiries@stephenrimmer.com
- Or meet us by appointment at the Hastings Office: Creative Media Centre, 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
How our lasting power of attorney solicitors in Hastings can help you
Advising you on the types of Lasting Power of Attorney available
When you are considering your options, it is important to be aware that a Lasting Power of Attorney can be used to cover the management of your finances and day-to-day affairs, or any decisions related to your health.
The two types of Lasting Power of Attorney you can create are:
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA
- Health and Welfare LPA
Our expert team can work alongside you to carefully review your circumstances and explain the implications of creating both types of LPA if you were to lose the capacity to manage your affairs. From here, you can make an informed decision on how to proceed, and what directions you would like to make.
Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you have all the information you need and are ready to create a Lasting Power of Attorney, our specialist solicitors can guide you through every step involved in the process. This includes selecting the type of LPA you would like to make and choosing who you would like to act as an Attorney on your behalf.
We can draft the LPA for you and ensure that it contains all of the necessary provisions so that it works exactly as you wish if it were ever to come into effect.
Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney need to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. Any mistakes made in an application can lead to significant delays, so it is vital that the process is handled efficiently and accurately.
Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Hastings can register an LPA on your behalf, meaning you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of quickly and efficiently.
Reviewing an existing Lasting Power of Attorney
If you already have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place (or an Enduring Power of Attorney), it is important that you regularly review its terms to make sure that it is still well suited to your circumstances.
We can help you review any documents you currently have in place and, where necessary, help you to make any amendments.
Advising Attorneys
Acting as an Attorney is a major responsibility and, if it’s something you have no previous experience with, can be a daunting prospect. If you have any concerns about your role as an Attorney or need advice on what actions you will be able to take according to the terms set out, our team are here to help.
On a similar note, we can also advise you on your options if a loved one has not created an LPA, but has lost the capacity to make decisions for themselves, such as applying to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a Deputy.
Speak to our lasting power of attorney solicitors in Hastings
Please get in touch with our highly experienced team of Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors at our offices in Hastings. To discuss your requirements, you can:
- Call: 01424 619916
- Email: enquiries@stephenrimmer.com
- Or meet us by appointment at the Hastings Office: Creative Media Centre, 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL
How can we help you?
Call us today on 01323 644222 to get the specialist help you need.