This guide is intended to tell you more about how a Lasting Power of Attorney works and covers the main points you will want to know.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which allows an individual to appoint a trusted person, for example a friend or a relative, to make decisions on their behalf.

Imagine you cannot make decisions, due to an illness or injury, and your loved ones must pick up the reins.

It is VERY difficult for them to do so without an LPA.

They wouldn’t be able to access your bank account, pay bills, or make key decisions on your behalf. However, with an LPA in place, they would.