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As the landscape for law firms grows ever more demanding and complex, so too has the importance of seeking reliable, bespoke and sensitive advice. It is vital to stay on top of business as usual, keep ahead of new developments, watch for growth opportunities such as acquisitions; ensure proper capitalisation internally or through external investors; be proactive when it comes to risk management and respond quickly when things go wrong.
We are able to deliver a seamless cross-practice service, particularly to those requiring advice in the following areas: SRA regulatory; employment and partnership law; immigration law, visa and practising arrangements; mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity capital raising; reputation management; issues relating to legal professional privilege; intellectual property (IP); and data protection, privacy and information law.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life and to keep control of their affairs for as long as they can. A Lasting Power of Attorney can give peace of mind to you and your loved ones, just in case things don’t go quite as planned. Some frequently asked questions include:
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Lasting Power of Attorney. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.
When should I make my Lasting Power of Attorney?
You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity so it is a good idea to think about it early, even if you are young and healthy. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.
Who should my attorney be?
You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity so it is a good idea to think about it early, even if you are young and healthy. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.
Can my attorney just do what they like with my money?
You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity so it is a good idea to think about it early, even if you are young and healthy. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.
Do I need a solicitor to make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity so it is a good idea to think about it early, even if you are young and healthy. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.
What happens if I lose the ability to make decisions but I haven’t made a Lasting Power of Attorney?
You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity so it is a good idea to think about it early, even if you are young and healthy. The chances are that you won’t need it for a long time and maybe not at all. However, if something unexpected happens, for example if you are in an accident, then having an LPA in place will be one less thing for your loved ones to worry about.
If you make an LPA now and change your mind about who your attorneys should be, then you can always make a new one later.
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