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  • If you become incapacitated and are no longer able to manage your own affairs it is important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney appointing someone you trust to manage things for you.
     
  • Without an LPA no one has legal authority to deal with your finances and although your relatives may be willing to assist you they may not be able to.
     
  • Two types of LPA can be made, one to deal with your property and financial affairs and one to deal with your personal welfare.
     
  • By making an LPA you can choose your attorneys yourself and ensure that the people looking after you are those you trust.
          
  • If there is no LPA you relatives could be forced to apply to the Court of Protection for a court order allowing them to managing your affairs. This can be a very long and costly process and can make things very stressful for them at what is already a difficult time.