Lasting power of attorney

rigilsalim786
rigilsalim786 Online Community Member Posts: 47 Contributor
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please can somebody advise me? I am trying to fill in LPA through government website and I am confused on one of the questions. do I put my name down as the donor in one of the question or the person who I want to act on my behalf who could make the decisions this is very confusing

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  • gladys
    gladys Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 55 Contributor

    hi there . You are the Donor and the person acting for you is the Attorney .
    I have just done my own PoA and mothers . Hooe that helps . Do ask if there’s anything else unclear .

  • figraspberry41
    figraspberry41 Scope Member Posts: 79 Empowering

    Hi Rigilsalam786,

    I'm sure the advise already given you is sound, however, you may like to consider this with a Solicitor or Paralegal who would be able to offer you advise on completing the forms also the longer term implications this may have for you, especially if you have disabilities yourself. You may also prefer to have on file but not register with Court of Protection as this also carries a cost for each the LPA for finance and a separate charge for Health and welfare. Obviously, I do not know your own personal circumstances but you may find that you're more vulnerable if you register with Court of Protection, then need to make changes later which will incur costs for every change required. Just a thought.

  • Ostia
    Ostia Online Community Member Posts: 49 Contributor

    If someone is on certain disability benefits there is no charge for registering your Power of Attorney.

    I don't know if there are charges for going back and making changes to what you have stated in the Power of Attorney once it is registered but it must be possible to find this out via suitable websites without paying a solicitor. However if you can afford one it would be good to have someone legally trained looking over your P of A to check it is all in order. Best wishes..

  • rigilsalim786
    rigilsalim786 Online Community Member Posts: 47 Contributor
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/132778/lasting-power-of-attorney

    thank you for your advice

  • Zipz
    Zipz Online Community Member Posts: 1,931 Pioneering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/132778/lasting-power-of-attorney

    As other members gave said, you are the donor. There is excellent advice to be had regarding LPAs and Wills here:

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/categories/deaths-funerals-probate

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