If you have an accident or illness, you may think that your spouse or relatives will automatically be able to make decisions for you, but this is not the case. A Lasting Power of Attorney enables you to appoint people you trust to be your voice and have the practical powers they need to be able to help and make decisions for you in the event you become unable to do so. We will give you peace of mind that you and your family are protected.
At Solutas Legacy, we provide expert guidance throughout the entire process of creating and registering your Lasting Power of Attorney. We ensure that every detail reflects your intentions clearly and complies fully with all legal standards.
Get in touch with us today to discuss setting up your LPA and safeguarding your future decisions with confidence.
Without an LPA in place, your loved ones may face lengthy and costly court proceedings to gain permission to make decisions for you. This can cause unnecessary stress and delay at a difficult time.
Creating an LPA gives you the reassurance that:
Your chosen people can act immediately if needed.
Your financial and medical decisions remain in trusted hands.
Your family avoids complicated legal processes.
Your wishes are respected exactly as you intend.
In the UK, there are two main types of Lasting Power of Attorney, each designed to protect different aspects of your life and wellbeing. Many people choose to have both in place for complete peace of mind.
This type of LPA allows your appointed attorney(s) to manage your financial matters and property. It ensures your money, assets, and day-to-day finances are looked after responsibly if you’re unable to do so yourself.
This LPA gives your chosen attorney(s) the authority to make decisions about your health, care, and personal welfare — but only if you are no longer able to make those decisions yourself.
Our experienced team provides personalised guidance to help you protect your assets and plan for the future with confidence.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint trusted individuals — known as your attorneys — to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so due to illness or loss of capacity.
Without an LPA, your loved ones may need to apply to the Court of Protection, which can be a lengthy and expensive process, before they are able to manage your affairs.
There are two main types of LPA:
Property & Financial Affairs LPA – covers decisions about your money, property, and financial matters.
Health & Welfare LPA – relates to choices regarding your medical treatment, care, and day-to-day wellbeing.
Having both types in place provides complete protection and ensures your wishes are respected in all aspects of your life.
Once your LPA has been signed, it must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) before it becomes legally effective. The registration process usually takes between 8 and 12 weeks, although it can take longer during busy periods.
Until registration is complete, your attorneys do not have legal authority to act on your behalf. After registration:
A Property & Financial Affairs LPA can be used immediately (if you’ve chosen for it to do so) or only if you lose capacity.
A Health & Welfare LPA can only be used once you no longer have mental capacity to make specific decisions yourself.
Your LPA remains legally valid until your death.
A Property & Financial Affairs LPA becomes effective once it has been registered with the OPG, and you may choose to allow your attorneys to act even while you still have capacity — with your consent.
A Health & Welfare LPA, however, only takes effect when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself.
You can also include clear instructions or restrictions within your LPA to specify how and when your attorneys may act.
With increasing regulations around third-party management of financial and personal affairs, having properly registered LPAs in place through Solutas Legacy provides vital legal protection and peace of mind for you and your family.
Your consultation is completely free, confidential, and designed to help you make informed decisions for the future.
