Lasting Power of Attorney Lawyers
Our solicitors can arrange a lasting power of attorney and give you the right legal advice
Get started with arranging lasting power of attorney, with a call or e-mail for a no-obligation individual quote
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.
Bishopsgate Law solicitors can arrange a lasting power of attorney and give you the right legal advice.
Contact our specialists
Get started with arranging lasting power of attorney, with a call or e-mail for a no-obligation individual quote:
phone 01707 907360
Our wills and probate team is based at our office in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
Open 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
You can meet with a lawyer at our Potters Bar office, or if you prefer we can arrange appointments by telephone and video calls.
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
What is a lasting power of attorney?
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.
This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and can’t make decisions at the time they need to be made.
There are two types of lasting power of attorney, one for health and welfare and the other for property and financial affairs. You can choose to make one type, or both.
Who can make a lasting power of attorney?
You must be 18 or over and have the ability to make your own decisions when you make your lasting power of attorney.
You can choose one or more people to be your attorney. If you appoint more than one, you must decide whether they will make decisions separately or together.
The person or people you choose when making your lasting power of attorney can be a friend or relative, your husband, wife or partner, or a professional such as a solicitor.
Health and welfare
A health and welfare lasting power of attorney gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your daily routine, your medical care, moving you into a care home and getting life-sustaining medical treatment. It can only be used if you're unable to make your own decisions.
Property and financial affairs
A property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your money and property, including managing your bank and building society accounts, paying your bills, and collecting your pension or benefits and, selling your home.
Contact us
Contact our friendly team by telephone or e-mail:
phone 01707 907360
Our wills and probate team is based at our office in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.
Open 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
You can meet with a lawyer at our Potters Bar office, or if you prefer we can arrange appointments by telephone and video calls.