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Broadly speaking, there are three types of Power of Attorney, it is possible to put in place.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
These are generally the most common type of Power of Attorney that Donors (the person maing a Power of Attorney) put in place nowadays, and are a long-term arrangement whereby it is possible to name one or more people to look after your affairs on your behalf, should you become unwell.
Lasting Powers of Attorney continue to remain in place after the loss of any mental capacity.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
These are been around since 1985, but since Spetember 2007, it is no longer be possible for a Donor a new Enduring Power of Attorney. These documents allow a Donor to one or more people to be responsible for their property and financial affairs. These documents do not cover health and welfare matters.
Ordinary/General Power of Attorney
This is a legal document that allows a Donor to name one or more people to look after their property and financial affairs. Unlike the above two documents, this document does not continue beyond the loss of any mental capacity and would become ineffective if the Donor lost mental capacity.
About me - Wills Probate Solicitor Essex
I am a Private Client Solicitor with 25 years of experience in looking after clients in this field. Private Client work covers a large number of areas including Will drafting, estate/Probate administration, Inheritance Tax advice, preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney, trust administration and various other areas.
I have been the Senior Partner of a well respected firm in Chelmsford, Essex and have acted for a large number of high net worth clients over the course of time, many of who have not had simple or easy situations to cater for. I have drafted thousands of Wills, have dealt with hundreds of estates and really enjoy ensuring that clients are properly looked after in the best way that leaves nothing to chance.
I have acted for a large variety of clients over the course of time including multi-millionaires, farmers, business owners and those of more modest means.
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