Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney enables you to choose one or more people to make decisions on your behalf if there comes a time when you can no longer do so.

Having a Lasting Power of Attorney means your family will not have to go through the lengthy and costly process of applying to the Court of Protection for permission to make decisions on your behalf. Decisions that cannot wait, like those relating to bills or medical care, can be made immediately if you have a Last Power of Attorney (LPA).

An LPA is only legally valid if it is:

  • created while you have mental capacity
  • registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

Types of LPA

There are two types of LPA: a health and welfare LPA and a property and financial affairs LPA. You might decide to have just one type of LPA, or both. You can choose different attorneys for each if you wish.

A health and welfare LPA will only come into effect if you lose mental capacity. It gives your attorney (or attorneys) the legal right to make all the decisions about your day-to-day life and care. This includes everything from what you eat to the medical treatment you receive.

A property and financial affairs LPA can be used as soon as it is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, provided you give permission. This LPA gives your attorney(s) the right to make financial decisions on your behalf. If you have more than one attorney, you might set the condition that large financial transactions, like selling property and shares, can only be carried out if they both agree.

Making an LPA

Creating an LPA can provide you with peace of mind. You know that if there comes a time when you cannot make decisions, those you trust can do so for you.

Our experienced solicitors can draft an LPA that protects your interests and ensures your wishes are followed. We can guide you through the process, helping you to consider different eventualities and advising you on your attorney’s duties and responsibilities.

To make a Lasting Power of Attorney enquiry please contact us today.

  • Grace Campbell, Customer Director Global Risk Solution
    We found the level of service from Shennell and all at Blossom Law Solicitors outstanding and I would have no trouble in recommending them to anyone.  Shennell is a highly efficient individual, replying to every query and email within hours if not minutes which we appreciated as we were one of several buyers in a chain. I’d be more than happy to recommend to anyone to use Blossom Law and Shennell in particular.  All in all the usually stressful experience of house buying was smooth and straightforward.
    Grace Campbell, Customer Director Global Risk Solution
  • Google Review
    I highly recommend this company! They have been helpful and forthcoming always! Great service and friendly members!
    Google Review
  • Carla Barroso and Armando Ferro
    Excellent professionalism, always keeping us updated on the process of the sale of our property. Friendly, always available to answer, clarify any queries we may have had. We could not have been happier with your service.
    Carla Barroso and Armando Ferro
  • Avik Biswas
    5 stars. Very Happy.
    Avik Biswas
  • Mr & Mrs Pittaway

    In our recent move from Roundways to Keynsham we found the professional service we received from Blossom law was of a very high standard from the team, especially from Shennell Richards and Oye Edokpolor. We were kept informed regularly by email and phone of any progress being made with our move and sale. We always found the staff very helpful, professional and polite. We would be very happy to recommend Blossom Law for any future transactions, especially with the sale and purchase of property.

     
    Mr & Mrs Pittaway
  • Val Allsup
    We were very happy with the service you provided during the sale of our late mother's house.  We found that the Blossom Law team were responsive, efficient and good value.
    Val Allsup
  • Google Review
    Absolute pleasure to deal with. Efficient service, professional conduct and record turnaround time. I will highly recommend Blossom Law to anyone looking for a firm to handle their property purchase. Thank you Oye and Charlotte!
    Google Review
  • Google Review
    We had a very good experience with this firm when selling a house. Communication was good and the staff were friendly and approachable. Thank you, Ketsia and everyone at Blossom Law Solicitors.
    Google Review
  • Google Review
    Had a lovely experience while using Blossom Law. Always approachable when needed. Can't fault anything. Will be using you all again for sure. Thanks for all your help and making the sale so easy and effortless.
    Google Review
  • IC Property
    Charlotte has been super-efficient in communication and service to our company. I have been running an estate agent for the pass 8 Years and I have not come a across any conveyance solicitors that have had us agents best of interest. I would be recommending Charlotte in the future to our clients for sure.
    IC Property
  • Zoe Liang
    The service I received from Blossom Law was efficient and stress-free, I felt like Shennell was really on the ball and pushed me for information rather than the other way around which kept things moving smoothly.
    Zoe Liang
  • Rosemarie Anniss

    I was very pleased with how Blossom Law Solicitors handled the sale of my property.  I received regular emails informing me of how the sale was going and any issues were resolved quickly. They were friendly and professional regarding every aspect of the sale, and I completed on the day that was agreed with no problems. I would highly recommend them. 

    Rosemarie Anniss