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When it is too late to make a Lasting Power of Attorney: how a deputyship application can help
Many people have heard of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), but families are often less familiar with what happens if a loved one loses mental capacity before an LPA has been put in place. In fact, 1.33 million LPAs were registered in England and Wales in 2025 alone, demonstrating just how wide....
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A simple guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney
There can be times in our lives when we’re not able to make decisions or take actions without support. For example, you might be seriously ill in hospital after an accident, or you might have a progressive disease impacting your memory. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) help ensur....
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Executor of will vs power of attorney – what’s the difference?
In the world of estate planning, there are two legal roles that often get confused: executor and attorney. The former is responsible for carrying out the wishes of a deceased person as per their Will, whilst the latter is responsible for looking after a person’s money and welfare while they ar....
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This story is exactly why you need a professional trustee
was placed into a trust until they reached the age of 25. The bequest was supposed to give them a head-start in life, to help them onto the property ladder or pay for their education. But when one of the Thomas sisters asked to access the money early in order to purchase a property with her boyfrie....
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