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Lloyds power of attorney service is provided by Hugh James Solicitors in England and Wales.
If you choose our services, we'll take you to the Hugh James website.
Reasons to set up a power of attorney
- Plan for the unexpected – A power of attorney can't be set up once you've lost mental capacity. You should plan for when you need it, before it's too late.
- Stay in control – Choose who acts on your behalf to make sure someone you trust manages your affairs.
- Avoid family disputes – Make it clear who is responsible for making decisions on your behalf.
- Save time and money – Avoid the extensive legal process to gain guardianship if power of attorney isn't in place.
Setting up a power of attorney doesn’t need to be difficult
Our straightforward service guides you through every step, helping you articulate your wishes clearly in a legally sound way.
We have services to meet every need, and legal experts on hand to offer personalised support.
What happens if I don’t have a power of attorney?
Without powers of attorney in place things can get complicated.
If you're ever unable to make decisions, your loved ones may face delays, legal expenses and uncertainty. Having one gives peace of mind to you and your family that everything will be taken care of as you would wish. Plus, it helps you avoid any unnecessary stress.
About power of attorney
Here are some of the common questions customers ask about power of attorney service.
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Most people can grant powers of attorney – you just need the mental capacity to understand the implications of your decisions. You must also be 18 years or over in England and Wales, and 16 years or over in Scotland.
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An attorney is someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you're no longer able to.
You can choose more than one attorney. You can also choose different attorneys for property and financial affairs than for health and welfare-related decisions.
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Our service provides personalised support and guidance from legal professionals. This guarantees we do everything correctly and avoids mistakes that could delay or invalidate your power of attorney.
We help you understand all the options and make sure your wishes are clear so that the document works as you intend it to. This removes the stress of navigating legal details on your own.
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You can't arrange a power of attorney on someone else's behalf, but you can help them through the process. Remember, the person creating the power of attorney must have mental capacity to make the decision themselves.
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If you still have mental capacity to make decisions, you can revoke your power of attorney and create a new one with your updated choice. You should always feel comfortable about who you've appointed to look after your affairs.
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Although you don’t need to register your power of attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian immediately, you should do it sooner rather than later.
Our service includes registering your power of attorney on your behalf as standard so that it’s ready to use when you need it. You can opt out of this if you want.
Remember, registration can take weeks or months, and the powers can only be used once the power of attorney is registered.
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