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An update on the upcoming increase to lasting power of attorney fees.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Alison Sansome appointed as non-executive Board Chair for the Office of the Public Guardian.
Veronika Neyer appointed as non-executive director for the Office of the Public Guardian.
New general and special visitors supporting work delivered by the Office of the Public Guardian
Greig Early appointed as non-executive director for the Office of the Public Guardian
The most vulnerable in society will be better protected as reforms to simplify and streamline lasting powers of attorney are given Royal Assent.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Parents who care for disabled young people will be better supported to access vital savings – including Child Trust Funds – thanks to the launch of a new easy-to-use guide.
Amy Holmes has been appointed as the new Public Guardian for England and Wales and Chief Executive of the Office of the Public Guardian.
Mae Amy Holmes wedi cael ei phenodi yn Warcheidwad Cyhoeddus newydd Cymru a Lloegr a Phrif Weithredwr Swyddfa’r Gwarcheidwad Cyhoeddus.
The process of managing a loved one’s affairs will be strengthened and modernised under major reforms announced by the government today (19 May 2022).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Department of Health and Social Care and Ministry of Justice have launched a consultation to ensure freedoms and human rights of people lacking mental capacity are better protected.
Proposed new scheme to help families access funds belonging to loved ones who lack mental capacity without need to go to court.
The process of managing a loved one’s affairs is to be strengthened and modernised under major reforms announced today (Tuesday, 20 July).
Ministry of Justice scheme will refund anyone who paid too much in deputyship fees
The guide aims to help staff in financial services and utility companies act more consistently when they see powers of attorney and deputy court orders
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Anyone applying for a lasting power of attorney (LPA) to choose someone they trust to make decisions for them if they lose mental capacity will be helped by a 15 per cent cut in the application fee announced by Justice Minis…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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