Nobody likes thinking about a time when they might not be able to make their own decisions. But if that time ever came, after an accident, a stroke, or through something like dementia, the question of who steps in for you shouldn't be left to chance.

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I'm Sarah, and at SHG Law I help people put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place while they're able to think it all through clearly: choosing who they trust, and being specific about what that person can and can't do on their behalf.

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What an LPA actually does

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone you trust, a partner, a family member, a close friend, to make decisions for you if you're ever unable to make them yourself.

 

There are two types, and you can put one or both in place:

• Health and welfare - covering things like medical treatment, care arrangements, and where you live

• Property and financial affairs - covering things like bank accounts, bills, and property

 

Without one, your family can't simply step in and manage things for you. They may have to apply to the Court of Protection instead, a process that's slower, more expensive, and often harder on everyone than putting an LPA in place now.

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How I can help

I'll talk you through what each type of LPA actually means in practice, so you're choosing with your eyes open, not just signing a form. That includes:

• helping you decide who to appoint, and talking through what the role really involves for them

• explaining the restrictions or guidance you can build in, so your attorneys act the way you'd want;;

• drafting both types of LPA where that makes sense for your situation;

• registering them correctly with the Office of the Public Guardian;

• making sure your family understands what's in place, and why, so there's no confusion later.

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Let's talk it through

If you've been putting this off because it feels like a conversation for 'later', get in touch. We can talk through your circumstances and what an LPA would look like for you in plain English, at your own pace.