Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Chelmsford

A Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’) allows you to appoint one or more people to help you make decisions, or to make decisions on your behalf. If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you may assume that your partner can automatically make decisions regarding your assets, and your health and welfare, if you lose capacity. However, this is not the case.

If you lose mental capacity before setting up an LPA, an application will be made to the Court of Protection to determine who is the most appropriate person to manage your affairs. This process is more costly and, until such a determination is made, your dependants and/or loved ones will not be able to make decisions regarding your property and/or health and welfare.

A Legal Power of Attorney gives you more control and, if set up correctly with the help of our Chelmsford LPA solicitors, will give your appointed attorneys immediate authority to make decisions in the unfortunate event that you lose mental capacity.

There are many factors to consider when making an LPA. Our experienced solicitors offer tailored advice and will guide you through the process.