When making an LPA, you should consider the following:
1. Who you want to appoint as your attorney: Choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf.
2. The scope of the attorney’s powers: Consider what decisions you want your attorney to be able to make, and what restrictions you want to place on their powers.
3. The type of LPA: There are two types of LPAs – one for property and financial affairs and another for health and welfare. You can make one or both types of LPAs.
4. Legal requirements: Make sure your LPA meets the legal requirements and is properly registered and executed.
If you are a couple, you should also consider making a mirror LPA:
In a mirror LPA, each person names the other as their attorney and the terms and conditions of the LPA are the same for both documents. This type of LPA can be useful for couples, partners, or close family members who want to ensure that they can make decisions for each other if one of them loses capacity.
It is important to note that both mirror LPAs must be registered separately with the
Office of the Public Guardian before they can be used.
Contact us today for legal advice to ensure that your LPA is legally valid and meets your specific needs.