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Do I Need a Will or LPA Under 40? Absolutely—Here’s Why

Too many people think will writing under 40 is too soon. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 25, 35, or somewhere in between—you are never too young to write a will or set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).   If you’re in your 20s or 30s, life is full of change: moving in with… Continue reading Do I Need a Will or LPA Under 40? Absolutely—Here’s Why

LPA: Acting Now to Ensure your wishes are followed

have you considered the risks if you lose mental capacity? An LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so due to mental incapacity or other circumstances. Not having a valid Lasting Power of Attorney in… Continue reading LPA: Acting Now to Ensure your wishes are followed

Wills, Mental Capacity and Burden of Proof

Establishing mental capacity when you write your will is possibly not something that you would naturally consider. Particularly if you’re writing your will in your younger years (which we firmly believe that you should, by the way), thoughts of diminishing mental capacity and any thoughts of dementia are a long way off. Even in your… Continue reading Wills, Mental Capacity and Burden of Proof

Lasting Powers of Attorney: FAQs

We’ve put together the top 10 most asked questions in this FAQ to help you understand what a Lasting Powers of Attorney are, how it can help you, and when it should be used. Question 1: what are lasting powers of attorney? In the simplest terms, lasting powers of attorney are legal documents that lay… Continue reading Lasting Powers of Attorney: FAQs

Business Continuity and why you should have a Business LPA

Business Continuity planning should include a Business LPA In the last in our series on Lasting Powers of Attorney, we’re looking at business continuity and why you should include a business LPA in your plan. To get up to date on all 3 LPAs we have posted blogs here: Lasting Powers of Attorney: health and… Continue reading Business Continuity and why you should have a Business LPA