A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document, separate from your will, that allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf. These individuals are known as your attorneys.

At Premier Wills Rochford, we can guide you through the process of setting up an LPA to ensure your wishes are protected and your best interests are looked after.

There are two different types of LPA:

Property and Finance and Health and Welfare. Each type covers different decisions and are separate documents.

It will be reassuring to know that, if you are unable to make decisions for yourself, now or in the future, your chosen Attorneys will make these decisions for you.

Making an LPA ensures that the person you want to make decisions for you will be able to do so. This prevents a stranger or someone you may not trust from having this power.

An LPA can reduce problems that may occur in the future. It can be much more expensive and time consuming for family or friends to try and gain a similar power in the future.