Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship Blog

Today is World Menopause Day.  A day providing an opportunity to break stigma that unfortunately still exist around menopause. A day to encourage open discussions about a natural transition in a woman’s life. Johnson Astills prides itself on...

There are 2 types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA); Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare.  In this article, Johnson Astills will give you an introduction to the Property and Financial Affairs LPA. The Property and Financial...

Impact of divorce on Wills & LPAs

• Posted2022-02-07 11:48
• AuthorJessica Latimer

According to the latest figures the current rate of marriages ending in divorce in the UK is 42%. When going through divorce proceedings it is important to review and consider your Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorneys , and the implications divorce has...

The Importance of Making an LPA

• Posted2021-12-06 12:58
• AuthorJessica Latimer

In a recent study sent to the Ministry of Justice it has found that during the pandemic there has been a significant reduction (26.5%) in the registration of LPAs for both Health and Care and Property and Finances. This statistic is of concern, bearing in...

How can I assist a family member/friend who has lost capacity and is now unable to manage their finances?

• Posted2021-08-26 10:01
• AuthorJessica Latimer

Where a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) for someone’s property and finances has not been put in place prior to a loved one losing mental capacity, Deputyship may need to be applied for, to manage their affairs...

Appointeeship - What is an Appointee?

• Posted2021-03-24 09:53
• AuthorJessica Latimer

An Appointee is an individual/organisation registered with the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP). The nominated Appointee is allowed to receive another person’s benefits when they are unable to manage their finances. This could be due to them...

Lasting Power of Attorneys - Health & Welfare

• Posted2020-12-17 10:37
• AuthorJessica Latimer

There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA); one which deals with your Property and Financial Affairs and one which deals with your Health and Welfare. In this article, we will be discussing the Health and Welfare LPA. A Lasting Power of Attorney...

Managing affairs for a missing person

• Posted2020-12-16 13:07
• AuthorJessica Latimer

The Guardianship Act was bought into power in 2019 to help families deal with the affairs of a missing loved one. Prior to this act being bought in, the only way to deal with a missing person’s affairs was to make a declaration to the High Court that...