Lasting Power of Attorney: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to appoint someone to make important health and financial decisions on your behalf in the future.
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal way to choose someone you trust to make important decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.
Who it's for
This is for anyone who wants to appoint a specific person to act as a decision-maker for their future needs.
What you get
By setting this up, you grant a chosen person the legal authority to make decisions regarding your finances and your health for you.
What it costs you
There is a registration fee of £82 for each document you create.
The catch to know
You must set this up while you still have the mental capacity to make your own decisions. If you wait until you are no longer able to understand the process, you may not be able to use this method.
How to apply
- Decide on the people you want to act on your behalf.
- Complete the necessary legal documents.
- Register the documents with the official government body.
- Visit the official portal to start the process: https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney