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Power Of Attorney Service in Evesham

Power Of Attorney Service covering Evesham, Worcestershire

David’s power of attorney service follows a clear process: a home visit to talk through your wishes, preparation of the forms, guided signing in the correct order by you, your certificate provider and your attorneys, then registration with the Office of the Public Guardian. You pay nothing until all of the documents are ready.

In Evesham and across the Vale, including Pershore, Broadway, Badsey, Bretforton and Offenham, David offers the same home-visit LPA service he provides in Gloucestershire. You do not need to travel to an office: David brings the forms, guides you through every section and handles the registration with the Office of the Public Guardian.

Home visits also available in Evesham: Pershore, Broadway, Badsey, Bretforton, Offenham and the Vale of Evesham.

Common questions about Power Of Attorney Service in Evesham

What happens at the home visit?

David visits you at home and talks through what you want your LPA to do, who you would like as attorneys and replacement attorneys, and who could act as your certificate provider. He takes the details he needs, then prepares the forms for you, so there is nothing to fill in yourself.

Who signs the LPA, and in what order?

You sign first, then your certificate provider, then your attorneys and any replacement attorneys. Signatures must be witnessed, and an attorney cannot witness your signature. Signing in the wrong order is a common reason the OPG rejects an LPA, which is why David guides everyone through it.

When do I pay?

You pay nothing until all of your documents have been prepared. David’s fee is £175 per LPA. The £92 Office of the Public Guardian registration fee for each LPA is paid separately to the government.

Affordable Lasting Powers Of Attorney for You

Here is our transparent pricing for Power Of Attorney Service in Evesham. We keep our fees simple, and you pay nothing until all documentation is prepared. Trust David to handle your Lasting Power of Attorney efficiently.

  • Typical Solicitors Fees Per POA
    Typical Solicitors Fees Per POA

    £300 - £600 + VAT

  • David Forte Power Of Attorney Fees Per POA
    David Forte Power Of Attorney Fees Per POA

    £175 (Currently no VAT)

PAY NOTHING UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTATION IS PREPARED.
(Does not include OPG fees)

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Protecting your future with an LPA in Evesham

In my opinion having a registered LPA in place is as important as making a will, if not more so. Sadly, many of us will know of a loved one, friend or neighbour who has lost their mental capacity through accident or illness.

Ensuring that you have an LPA registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) will provide peace of mind to you (the donor) and your appointed representative(s) (your attorney(s)) that they will have a legally binding authority to act on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself, concerning matters such as financial affairs and your health and welfare.

WHAT IS MENTAL CAPACITY? (Mental Capacity Act 2005)

Mental capacity means being able to make a decision and understand its consequences. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, a person lacks capacity for a decision if they cannot understand the relevant information, retain it, weigh it up, or communicate their decision. Capacity is judged decision by decision, at the time the decision needs to be made.

Your attorney should be someone you trust completely, such as a family member, close friend or professional. Read more about capacity in our FAQs.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T HAVE LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY?

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Many people assume a husband, wife or civil partner can automatically step in. They cannot. Without a registered LPA, no one, including your spouse, has the legal authority to manage your finances or make decisions about your care if you lose mental capacity.

Instead, your family would have to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint a deputy, which can take many months and costs far more than an LPA. In the meantime, banks can restrict accounts, including joint accounts, to essential transactions only. Families in Evesham can avoid this by putting an LPA in place now.

REASONS WHY A PERSON MAY LOSE MENTAL CAPACITY

Mental capacity can be lost suddenly or gradually, at any age. Common causes include:

  • dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
  • a stroke
  • a brain injury from an accident or fall
  • a severe mental health condition

Planning ahead matters at any age.

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If you are a sole trader, partner or company director and lose mental capacity without an LPA, it may not be possible to pay staff or suppliers or complete business transactions. Banks can freeze accounts held jointly with business partners. A business LPA lets someone you trust keep things running. Our FAQs cover LPAs for business owners.

Examples of Attorney Powers – Health and Welfare

Once you can no longer make a decision yourself, a health and welfare attorney can, for example:

1. Decide where you live, including moving into a care home.

2. Arrange the care and support you need.

3. Consent to or refuse medical treatment, and decide about life-sustaining treatment only if you have given them that authority.

4. Make day-to-day decisions such as diet, dress and social activities.

5. See personal information about you, including medical records, where it is needed for a decision.

These are examples only. You can add restrictions or instructions, and some decisions, such as marriage or voting, can never be made by an attorney.

Examples of Attorney Powers – Property and Financial Affairs

With your permission, or once you lose mental capacity, a property and financial affairs attorney can, for example:

1. Manage your bank and building society accounts.

2. Pay bills, household costs and care fees.

3. Claim pensions and benefits on your behalf.

4. Buy, sell or rent out your property.

5. Deal with your tax returns and investments.

Gifts are limited to customary occasions and reasonable amounts; larger gifts or tax planning need Court of Protection approval. These are examples only, not a full list.

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