Query: Do I need a solicitor to make Power of Attorney?
Context: Technically you do not need a solicitor to make an LPA however, we would strongly advise that you seek guidance on the best way to structure your LPAs. There have been many incidents where the wrong person has been appointed and there has been financial abuse which has required intervention by solicitors of the court which is costly or the wrong type of authority given which has caused problems as the LPA cannot be used in some circumstances. The court is also very strict on the signing of LPAs and therefore it is possible for them to be rejected on multiple occasions which can be problematic if the Donor then loses mental capacity.