Our power of attorney solicitors can help you plan for the future.
When an individual starts to lose their mental capacity, their financial affairs and potential use of their assets for the payment of nursing home fees can become significant issues. Many fail to plan for this until it’s too late, and they or their loved ones find themselves wishing that power of attorney had been considered sooner. Without appropriate measures in place, loved ones will have to go through the Court of Protection to manage affairs which can be costly and time-consuming.
The power of attorney lawyers in our Private Client team will treat you with compassion and help you navigate what can be a particularly complex time. Whether you wish to put a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place for yourself or need expert legal advice related to your next steps in managing the finances of a family member or loved one, we can help.
At Kitson Boyce, our power of attorney team has considerable experience in handling the difficult issues arising from mental incapacity in a sensitive way. Our private client lawyers believe in providing professional, practical advice which is tailored to the needs of the individual. We will explain the issues involved in power of attorney and the options available in straightforward language, making clear recommendations and taking time to ensure that these are fully understood by all in a cost-effective manner.
Where Lasting Power of Attorney is appropriate for you or your loved ones, our team can assist with all matters related to drafting and registering the document to give you peace of mind that will be both legal and valid in a time of need.
To get advice related to power of attorney or the mental capacity of a loved one, speak to our Private Client team via one of our offices in Torquay, Plymouth and Exeter. Alternatively, you can contact us online.
To find out how we can help with lasting power of attorney, please contact your local Kitson Boyce office:
Torquay – 01803 20 20 20
Exeter – 01392 45 55 55
Plymouth – 01752 60 30 40
Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] or contact one of our lawyers below.
Send us your enquiry online by completing our online enquiry form. A member of our Private Client team will then get in touch directly to discuss your situation.
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that can give you certainty that key decisions will be made by the appropriate person in the event that you cannot make them yourself. The LPA specifies exactly which person or persons can act as your attorney and what kind of decisions they can make – either related to property and affairs or health and welfare.
These legal documents will typically come into play when the individual loses their mental capacity, but they offer valuable peace of mind for any scenario in which injury or illness could limit your ability to make key decisions. Expert legal advice is required to ensure that a Lasting Power of Attorney is set up appropriately, and our power of attorney team has vast experience in the drafting and registration of both types of LPA.
Rebecca Farley practices in probate, wills and estate & tax planning and powers of attorney
Charlie is a Partner in our Private Client team
Carole is a Private Client Executive
Charlotte is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
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