The current pandemic has refocused our minds on the real possibility that someone we know could get seriously ill with the virus. If that person becomes incapacitated in that they can’t make decisions for themselves, then their Legal Power of Attorney (LPA) will be activated, and an attorney appointed by them will manage their affairs. […]
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Protecting against the worst: business LPAs and vaccines
Back in August, we wrote about the importance of a Business LPA (Legal Power of Attorney). Little did we know then that the second wave of this pandemic would result in more business owners getting ill, or the lingering effects of Long COVID months after initial infection. Neither did we know the good news about […]
Business LPAs: why every business owner should have one
Any business owner, director, partnership member or shareholder with voting rights … should have a business LPA.”Financial Times What happens to your business if you get ill or have a serious accident that leaves you incapacitated? It’s a situation that many of us as business owners hope won’t happen, but as the current pandemic has […]
It’s Time for change
Since the pandemic, more and more people have decided to put their affairs in order, establishing / reviewing Wills and just as importantly, setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney so that those they trust can make vital decisions on their behalf. This has placed the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) under enormous pressure and […]
What is an LPA and why do I need one?
An LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney) is the insurance policy you hopefully will never need, but can save you and your family so much hassle and heartache if you do need it. Sadly, the current COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how life is unpredictable and how circumstances can change rapidly. That’s why creating an LPA […]
Belt and Braces for Power of Attorney
The demand for Lasting Power of Attorney has never been greater More and more people are looking to set up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) with the threat of Covid-19 being ever present. In particular, those who form part of the most at risk groups and so are having to self-isolate, and who may need […]
