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Research into what the public understands about lasting powers of attorney.
This consultation sets out a number of proposals that have been developed to modernise lasting powers of attorney.
Official samples of lasting powers of attorney, an enduring power of attorney and a deputy order.
How to object to the registration of a lasting or enduring power of attorney - including forms and fees
This guidance has been written to help the donor avoid making errors when they fill out a lasting power of attorney (LPA) form.
Find out about the Office of the Public Guardian's lasting and enduring powers of attorney privacy policy and how we collect and process your data.
Find out how to get help if you have concerns that someone is being abused or neglected under a lasting power of attorney, enduring power of attorney or deputy court order.
Guidance for NHS regarding disclosure to individuals holding either a Lasting Power of Attorney or a deputyship.
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
People managing their loved ones’ affairs will find it easier to safeguard their finances and wellbeing after a new online service is launched today (17 July 2020).
LPAs can help everyone plan for the future in case of accidents, and illnesses such as dementia, strokes and heart disease.
The process of managing a loved one’s affairs is to be strengthened and modernised under major reforms announced today (Tuesday, 20 July).
Certify a document as a true copy of the original by getting it signed and dated by a professional person, like a solicitor
The home of Office of the Public Guardian on GOV.UK. Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) helps people in England and Wales to stay in control of decisions about their health and finance and make important decisions for other…
Authorise someone to deal with HMRC for you - how to appoint an agent, friend, relative or voluntary organisation
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
Giving people permission to make decisions about your money and property - how to use, register or cancel an enduring power of attorney
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
A good practice guide for professionals preparing to act as an attorney under a lasting power of attorney.
Download and fill in this form to find out if someone has an attorney or deputy acting for them.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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