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Appointing powers of attorney

A lasting power of attorney, also known as an LPA, is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to act on your behalf should you become physically or mentally unable to manage your finances or make decisions about your welfare.

Powers of attorney

Approach

We frequently help individuals, families and business owners with preparing property and financial affairs powers of attorney, to ensure that decisions such as making or selling investments, running bank accounts and selling property can be made in the event of their incapacity.

We also advise clients on appointing attorneys for health and welfare matters to make decisions about healthcare and medical treatment, where they live and their personal welfare such as diet, dress or daily routine.

With a longstanding reputation for providing a trusted, first-class service in a compassionate and professional manner, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of appointing an attorney to manage your property, finances, health and welfare.

If necessary, we also act as attorneys, particularly for property and financial affairs.

Powers of attorney

Experience

Our well-regarded private client solicitors have significant experience of advising on all aspects of powers of attorney including:

Capacity issues
The appointment of attorneys and their duties
Preparing the lasting power of attorney forms
The registration of lasting powers of attorney
The registration of enduring powers of attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian

We can also assist with revoking a lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney administration.

Several of our lawyers are accredited members of professional organisations such as Solicitors for the Elderly and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), with a number of them also being recognised as leading individuals in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

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Client success

“This is a very professional company. Came to use them for my mother’s will on her passing and had the pleasure of Amelia Gale dealing with everything. She made the experience a lot less stressful and was always there to help on any issues. In fact so impressed, they have done our wills and powers of attorney and again fully explained everything. Well worth paying that bit extra for a quality service.”

Mr. Clennell

“I have used Flint Bishop’s services on several occasions for various issues. My contact there, Shirley Illston, over the last 24 years has helped me in difficult times, when I needed good legal advice quickly. I would recommend their services for any legal assistance you require without hesitation.”

Private Client

“Excellent service, have recommended you to friends.”

Mr. Cudworth

“Very impressed with the response I received from start to finish.”

Mr. Truman

“Very professional and efficient and went way beyond our expectations.”

Mr. Grimwood

“Flint Bishop routinely acts on tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, and it also covers wills, estate administration, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and elderly client matters. Led by Claire Rudkin, the practice is increasingly active in cross-border matters and represents business owners, entrepreneurs and farmers, among others.”