Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney Lawyers London
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more persons, known as attorneys, to manage your affairs and/or make decisions about your personal welfare if you are unable to do so. You can specify this come into effect if you should ever begin to lose capacity.
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Why make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
By making a Lasting Power of Attorney, you can provide in advance for the possibility that you may one day become incapable of handling your financial affairs and property or making decisions about your own personal welfare. In these circumstances, it is important that your best interests are protected and your affairs are managed with efficiency and integrity. You may therefore wish to appoint in advance persons whom you trust to act on your behalf if this should ever become necessary.
It is necessary to make a Lasting Power of Attorney before there is a need for it to be used because you must have sufficient capacity to understand the implications of the document when it is created. The Lasting Power of Attorney should be registered at court to bring it into force and ensure that your best interests are safeguarded.
A Lasting Power of Attorney can be very flexible:
- You can appoint one or more attorneys of your choice provided that they are over 18, as well as a successor or substitute attorney.
- You can specify whether your attorneys must act together or are able to act separately.
- You can authorise your attorneys to take whatever actions you wish. For example, you may wish them to have the authority to look after your financial matters and property. Following a change in the law, you can now also empower your attorneys to make decisions about your welfare, such as giving or refusing consent to medical treatment if you are unable to do so yourself.
- Restrictions can be included to limit the scope of your attorneys’ powers if you feel that this is appropriate.
- You can revoke the Lasting Power of Attorney at any time while you are mentally capable.
What to expect from Osbornes Law
Our service includes explaining and preparing the lasting power of attorney document to reflect your wishes and registering the document as court for you.
We will explain the nature and effect of a Lasting Power of Attorney to you, and draft a document that reflects your personal wishes. Once you have approved the document, we will arrange for it to be registered at court.
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"Jan Atkinson, with her steely, steady, calming presence, instils confidence in the most highly-strung of us clients. With her masterful knowledge of the law, old and new, and its application, Jan can navigate through the most complex of cases to a successful end."
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My family had the pleasure of Jan Atkinson working with us on the will and probate issues of [my mother's] estate in Camden and Ireland after she passed on last year. Jan and her assistant(s) offered us a fantastic service at a sad time.
"Jan Atkinson stands out for her wide-ranging knowledge and experience of estates; whatever problem you throw at her, she has seen it all before and is able to find a creative and sustainable solution. She has exceptional commitment to her clients and explores every avenue to find the best solution for them"
The team is very caring, experienced and detailed and was clear about the next steps and offered very helpful advice and suggestions
Jan Atkinson has extensive experience in private client matters, which underpins her excellent skills in the contentious probate area. Plus she is strong on international matters
A small but formidable team, punching above its weight. Jan Atkinson is a seasoned pro. Approachable but no push-over
"They are an outstanding firm to work with. They are consistently impressive in their work."
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"The team frequently deals with cross-border estates for high–net-worth individuals."
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I am happy with the service that I got and would recommend you to other potential clients.
I found Osbornes always very helpful and efficient.
We are very pleased with the services of Osbornes. Highly professional and through with close attention to detail.
I would highly recommend Jan Atkinson in any probate matter and Osbornes Solicitors in any other legal matters.
Jan Atkinson is a very proficient lady whom I would highly recommend to anyone involved in probates.
Thanks for all your work and explaining everything so clearly. For any legal matters in the future I would not hesitate in instructing Osbornes.
We have found your service to date as the most informative we have come across.
Osbornes Solicitors always responded promptly to any request for information I had.
“Geoffrey’s affairs were dealt with just the right combination of friendliness and professionalism, which really helped.”
Jan Atkinson is confident with a straightforward approach. Her practice covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, including wealth planning and estate administration.
I would like to thank everyone in my case for the excellent job!
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