[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” lg_spacing=”padding_top:115;padding_bottom:115″ background_image=”1393″ el_id=”section-services” background_position=”center center”][vc_column][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” text_transform=”uppercase” align=”center” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#7a8a9e” text=”Find out about LPA’s” font_size=”lg:14″ letter_spacing=”3px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][tm_heading tag=”h1″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”What is Lasting Power of Attorney?” max_width=”770px” font_size=”lg:36″][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][tm_heading tag=”div” custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were created under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 replacing the former Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA) which contained fewer powers.” font_size=”lg:18″ max_width=”770px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:20″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Their purpose is to meet the needs of those who lack the capacity to look after their own personal, financial or business affairs. The LPA allows them to prepare for their future care by making arrangements for family members or trusted friends to make decisions on their behalf.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:70″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_color=”custom” custom_background_color=”#eeeeee” lg_spacing=”padding_bottom:80″][vc_column][vc_row_inner lg_spacing=”margin_top:-135″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][tm_box_icon style=”7″ align=”center” button_color=”secondary” background_color=”primary” image=”353″ heading=”Setting Up” text=”It is important to give the content of your LPA serious consideration but it isn\u2019t difficult to do. If your LPA is straightforward you may do this without a legal representative.” button=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fviet.local%2Fhealsoul%2Fabout-us%2F|title:More%20Details||”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][tm_box_icon style=”7″ align=”center” button_color=”secondary” background_color=”primary” image=”395″ heading=”Health & Finance” text=”Discover the difference between the two types of LPA and decide if you need one or both.<\/p>\n
Health & Care LPA
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\nFinancial LPA<\/p>\n
” button=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fviet.local%2Fhealsoul%2Fabout-us%2F|title:More%20Details||” custom_css=”JTI0c2VsZWN0b3IlMjAudGV4dCUyMCU3QiUyMG1hcmdpbi1ib3R0b20lM0EzMHB4JTIwJTdE”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][tm_box_icon style=”7″ align=”center” button_color=”secondary” background_color=”primary” overlay_background=”primary” overlay_opacity=”80″ image=”2573″ heading=”Business Owners” text=”Your business is at risk if you lose mental capacity through illness or incident. LPA ensures the smooth running of your business if you become incapable of running it.” button=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fviet.local%2Fhealsoul%2Fabout-us%2F|title:More%20Details||”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][tm_box_icon style=”7″ align=”center” button_color=”secondary” background_color=”primary” overlay_background=”primary” overlay_opacity=”80″ image=”2574″ heading=”Individual” text=”LPA may be important if you have a family history of Dementia or Alzheimers. If you\u2019re worried about losing mental function in the future an LPA could put your mind at ease.” button=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fviet.local%2Fhealsoul%2Fabout-us%2F|title:More%20Details||”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Don’t hesitate, contact us if you are unsure of the service you need or just need some help and advice.\u00a0Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row lg_spacing=”margin_top:60;margin_bottom:60″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]The person giving the power is known as the donor. The attorney, in these circumstances, is someone legally appointed to act on behalf of another person and in their interests. The word ‘lasting’ indicates that the power may continue, even if the person no longer has capacity to make decisions on the issue.<\/p>\n You must be 18 or over and have mental capacity at the time you make your LPA. You do not need to live in the UK or be a British citizen. There are 2 types of LPA:<\/p>\n In the future, circumstances might arise whereby you become unable to make decisions for yourself.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]For example, you could suffer a brain injury or develop dementia, a mental health condition. If this happens and you cannot make decisions in your own best interest, you are said to lack \u2018capacity\u2019. You lack capacity if:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”lg:30″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]The Mental Capacity Act<\/a> states that capacity must be assumed unless it is proven otherwise. Mental capacity is judged on a decision-by-decision basis: you might have the capacity to decide what you want for tea but not the understanding of what will happen if you refuse life sustaining treatment. The donor –<\/strong>the person making the LPA (you). A certificate provider cannot be<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”Health and Welfare LPA” max_width=”470px” font_size=”sm:32;lg:36″][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_column_text]In an LPA for Health and Welfare, your attorney is able to make decisions about anything regarding your health and personal welfare<\/a>, including decisions about medical treatment, where you are looked after and the type of care you receive. Other aspects of your care such as what you eat, how you dress and your daily routine are covered under this LPA too. You can make any instructions that in the future, your attorney must follow. Any preferences you have can be taken into account when making the LPA.<\/p>\n You must also decide whether or not you want your attorney to make decisions concerning life-sustaining treatment. If they do not, then all such decisions will be made by healthcare professionals unless you make an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADNR).[\/vc_column_text][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”Property And Financial Affairs” font_size=”sm:32;lg:36″][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][vc_column_text]A Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs enables a nominated person to manage your financial assets for you. This role involves a high level of responsibility including:<\/p>\n\n
\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” overlay_background=”primary” overlay_opacity=”16″ lg_spacing=”padding_top:110;padding_bottom:110″ background_image=”185″][vc_column][vc_row_inner background_color=”custom” lg_spacing=”margin_right:0;margin_left:0;padding_right:70;padding_left:70″ custom_background_color=”#ffffff” sm_spacing=”padding_right:30;padding_left:30″ xs_spacing=”padding_right:15;padding_left:15″][vc_column_inner][tm_spacer size=”lg:85″][tm_heading style=”with-separator-1″ custom_google_font=”” text_transform=”uppercase” align=”center” text_color=”primary” text=”Several people are involved in making an LPA.” font_size=”lg:14″ letter_spacing=”1px”][tm_spacer size=”lg:25″][tm_heading custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”Who Is Involved In Making The LPA?” font_size=”sm:32;lg:36″][tm_spacer size=”lg:40″][vc_column_text]Several people are involved in making an LPA. They are:<\/p>\n
\nYour attorney –<\/strong>anyone over the age of 18 with capacity.
\nCertificate provider – <\/strong>An independent person who signs the LPA to confirm you understand what you are doing and you are not being pressured to make the LPA. This can be someone you have known for at least two years. or a professional person.<\/p>\n\n