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Acting as an attorney - duties, including finding an enduring power of attorney, registering an EPA, starting to act, making gifts and stopping being an attorney
You can help make or make decisions about someone’s property and money if…
You must register the enduring power of attorney (EPA) as soon as the…
You can only use an enduring power of attorney (EPA) if it was made…
Check the enduring power of attorney (EPA) form to find out how many…
You’re responsible for helping the donor to make decisions for things like…
Unless you’re a professional attorney, you will not normally be paid for…
You’ll stop acting as the donor’s attorney if: the donor dies - the…
Giving people permission to make decisions about your money and property - how to use, register or cancel an enduring power of attorney
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Forms and guidance to register an enduring power of attorney (EPA).
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
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.
How to become and act as a Court of Protection deputy - eligibility, responsibilities, how to apply, fees, supervision and when your deputyship ends.
How to provide evidence that you're a family member of an EEA or Swiss citizen or person of Northern Ireland.
Apply to pay less to register a lasting or enduring power of attorney.
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How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
Download the forms and guidance to make and register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers to see if they have a Lasting Power of Attorney, deputy or guardian acting on their behalf
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the government has announced the renaming of the England Coast Path, the creation of a King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, and new Coronation Woods.
Find out about making investments for someone who does not have mental capacity.
England’s longest national trail to be renamed the ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’
Official sample of an enduring power of attorney and an explanation of what makes the document valid.
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