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What to do first if you're acting for someone under a lasting power of attorney.
Section (275A.01 - 275A.04) last updated: July 2012
Includes dealing with benefits, taxes and leaving care
How to stop being an attorney under an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
The opportunities available for aspiring barristers and solicitors in Yorkshire and beyond were discussed when the Attorney General visited staff at the Government Legal Department in Leeds.
Apply as an administrator to give someone the legal rights (‘power of attorney’) to apply for probate on your behalf (previously PA12)
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
Guidelines for civil panel counsel, revised to include the new government security classifications.
We have increased the checks on addresses provided in trade mark applications and introduced a process for reporting misconduct by unregulated agents.
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Share a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) with an organisation, add an LPA summary, keep track of which organisations can view an LPA summary.
Guidance, created in 2012, for those who wish to begin a private prosecution for offences where the Attorney General’s consent is required.
Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
The Attorney General delivered a key note speech to the Institute of Government on the Rule of Law and effective government
The Attorneys General of the UK’s Overseas Territories gathered for a 2 day conference to discuss co-operation on a range of topics.
The Attorney General is chief legal adviser to the Crown and has a number of independent public interest functions, as well as overseeing the Law Officers’ departments. Responsibilities include: Overall responsibility for the work of the Attorney General’s Office and...
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