Winn Solicitors: Lasting Power of Attorney

Are you considering setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? Call the dedicated team at Winn Solicitors and they’ll help arrange this with a compassionate, understanding, and meticulous approach to the task at hand.

If you reach a point in life where you no longer have the capacity to manage your own affairs, it’s important to have the assurance that someone you’ve chosen, who you trust and value, can make those decisions in your best interests.

That’s when a Lasting Power of Attorney becomes vital in your future planning.

 

They are very thorough. We were made aware of so many important points we did not know and are more than happy with our choice of company and the member of staff from their legal department who made life easy in the preparing of such important documents for us. Thank you.

Margaret

 

Meet the Team behind the service

Our first-rate Wills, Probate and Trust team work diligently on your case, ensuring your wishes are met and affairs put in place as per your requests. Utilising extensive experience and a compassionate approach, our team has had plenty of positive reviews from clients impressed by the ease of the process, by the input of our team, and the end result.

Our team is led by Rebecca Harbron Gray, a solicitor who has worked for over 15 years in this sector of law and has covered a wide range of cases, involving many unique and challenging circumstances. With qualifications from Solicitors for the Elderley, STEP and STEP Cross Border Estates, Rebecca goes above and beyond to ensure she remains at the forefront of industry developments.

She is well versed in all aspects of the Lasting Power of Attorney process and can help you get the outcome you desire.

 

Rebecca from Wills and Probate was the ultimate professional: polite, considerate, and efficient when dealing with sensitive family issues.

Josie

 

Whether it is Wills, Trusts, tax planning in relation to inheritance, planning for the future with family in mind, or any other query relating to Wills, Probate and Trusts, we’re here to help.

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

An LPA is a document that legally gives responsibility to a chosen person, or people depending on your wishes, who can make decisions on your health and welfare – including daily routine, medical care, moving into a care home, and/or life-sustaining treatment - or financial affairs – managing bank accounts, paying bills, collecting benefits or a pension, and/or selling property - based on the LPA being created. There are two types of LPA and you can choose to make one or have both.

 

Rebecca from the Wills and Probate team was fantastic, she explained complicated Power of Attorney information to my mother very sensitively. She made a complicated process very easy for everyone involved. Kind, thoughtful and professional.

Tim

 

Why would you use an LPA?

LPAs are designed to create peace of mind, assurance, and security if the time comes and you lose the physical and/or mental capacity to make your own decisions on important matters that affect your day-to-day life and future.

What if a serious set of circumstances arise and you’re unable to set up an LPA due to reduced capacity? An already radically altered present and future are further complicated with no clear individual or group in charge of managing your important decisions.

Don’t delay. Act today for a more certain tomorrow.

Start the process

 

FAQs

Why should I choose Winns?

It’s important to choose a team that quickly understands your individual circumstances, and who provides a compassionate tone to discussions but is clear on what information is required to ensure a legal document is created that isn’t likely to be challenged in future.

That team is the one at Winn Solicitors. Diligent, friendly, and aware of the unique individual nature of each case, we work with you to make the process as easy as possible and get your wishes and wants into the final document.

 

I had an urgent problem. Rebecca Harbron Gray dealt with it within hours, much to my relief. It is so reassuring to know that someone is so willing to help, and so speedily, when requested. Excellent, professional, proactive service: greatly appreciated.

Mike

 

Can I have more than one person nominated in my LPA?

Absolutely. You can have more than one person act as an attorney in your affairs. As part of this discussion, you can state if they can make decisions on their own or if they need universal agreement among the attorneys involved. If it is the latter, it’s important to note that the LPA would fail if one of the attorneys died or lost the capacity to manage your affairs. To mitigate this, you can nominate replacements should this scenario arise.

What is the process?

Our team will arrange an initial meeting to discuss your circumstances and wishes. They will then set about putting this into a draft document which, once complete, will be sent to you for looking over and approval. Once finalised, the document will need to be signed in the presence of a witness, as stipulated by law. The completed LPA will then be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.

What’s a living will?

A living Will allows you to express your wishes regarding refusing medical treatment if your future is affected by such a scenario whereby you were unable to make or communicate your own decisions. It’s a legally binding document meaning your wishes are carried out.

What if I don’t have an LPA?

This can lead to confusion among loved ones as to what you would specifically want in terms of treatment or in relation to the handling of your financial affairs. They may not agree with what you had previously thought or may simply not know what your wishes are if you hadn’t openly discussed them which is possibly as it can be a sensitive talking point even among loved ones.

Considering your future planning? Make that call to Winns’ dedicated team and they can help you make choices today that will benefit your tomorrow.