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Why a MyLawyer power of attorney?
A power of attorney lets you give people you trust the authority to look after your affairs, such as your finances or personal welfare. At MyLawyer, we recognise that making a power of attorney requires a lot of thought, so we're here to explain the different kinds available and help you find the right one for your circumstances. We will then guide you through the process from start to finish.
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Lasting power of attorney - Property and financial affairs
£144.99 BuyLet someone you trust take care of your financial decisions when you can no longer make them yourself. Read more...
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Lasting power of attorney - Health and welfare
£144.99 BuyGive a family member or friend the authority to make decisions about your health and wellbeing when you no longer can. Read more...
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General power of attorney
£59.99 BuyLet someone you know well look after your finances on a temporary basis. Read more...
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Useful information
Objecting to a Lasting power of attorney
It is possible to object to the registration of a 'Lasting power of attorney' for a number of reasons and the process for doing so will depend on the grounds for the objection.
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Registering a Lasting power of attorney (England and Wales)
Before a 'Lasting power of attorney' can be used, it will need to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
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What are Powers of attorney?
'Powers of attorney', sometimes abbreviated to POA, are legal documents which allow you to give authority to someone else – a family member or friend, for example - to manage your financial and/or personal affairs on your behalf.
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Why do I need a Lasting power of attorney for health and welfare (England and Wales)?
A 'Lasting power of attorney for health and welfare' is a legal document in which you can authorise someone to make decisions about your personal welfare and care in the event that you become mentally incapable of making these decisions for yourself.
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Why do I need a Lasting power of attorney for property and financial affairs (England and Wales)?
A 'Lasting power of attorney for property and financial affairs' is a legal document in which you authorise someone to permanently look after your financial matters should you become either physically and/or mentally unable to do so yourself.
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MyLawyer lets you:
- Get help in finding the right power of attorney for you
- Start your power of attorney online at a time that suits you
- Speak to a solicitor for advice over the phone
- Know exactly how much it will cost in advance
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Your document will be reviewed by our legal experts, and you can call us at any time
How MyLawyer works
- Fill in an questionnaire online Answer the straightforward questions at your convenience
- Submit to a team of legal professionals Our team will advise you and approve your document
- Print and sign your document Once approved, simply print and sign your document