Lasting Power of Attorney

A power of attorney can protect you, and those you love, if you’re no longer able to make decisions for yourself.

How a Lasting Power of Attorney can help

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you pick someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. This applies during your lifetime and to a range of situations. For example, they can make decisions about your health or your money. Choosing someone you trust means peace of mind – you know they’ll act in your best interests. It can also make matters much easier for your family, emotionally and practically.

Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors’ services

We can advise you on every aspect of incapacity law and Lasting Power of Attorneys, including:

setting up and registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney
what type of document is most suited to your needs
walk you through through every step of the paperwork to ensure the document does what you want it to do
drafting advance directives
applying to appoint deputies
acting as a professional deputy
creating Wills and trusts
resolving disputes.

Warm, approachable, supportive with professional expertise and knowledge.
Legal 500 UK, 2026

What happens when there is no Lasting Power of Attorney?

If you were to lose your mental capacity before creating a lasting or enduring power of attorney, your family would have to apply to the court of protection to appoint a deputy to manage your affairs. They might also have to ask the court to decide what welfare decisions would be in your best interests. Any court application can be a daunting prospect. Our team has years of experience in applications and protection orders under incapacity law and we can take care of the entire process for you.