Lasting Powers of Attorney: A Practical Guide 3rd Edition

Author: Craig Ward
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781784460679

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781853286025
Published In: October 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The third edition of this popular practical guide to lasting powers of attorney has been updated and expanded to take account of all developments in the relevant law and practice since 2011.

The author draws on his experience of making LPAs and the guidance in the Code of Practice, from the Public Guardian, the Law Society and Solicitors for the Elderly to focus on the practical issues for advisers and highlight potential pitfalls.

Among the issues covered in this edition are:-

LPAs for business owners
Law Society Meeting the Needs of Vulnerable Clients Practice Note
Challenging attorneys
Health and Welfare deputies.

To help lawyers to give their clients full advice, the author also offers guidelines on existing EPAs and advance decisions.

The appendix contains law and guidance relevant to advisers, including extracts from the Code of Practice, statutory extracts, and Practice Notes from the Law Society.

1. Introduction;

2. MCA 2005 principles;

3. Assessment of mental capacity;

4. Best interests;

5. Taking instructions;

6. Advice to the donor;

7. Drafting, execution and registration;

8. Resolving disputes;

9. Attorneys and other decision-makers;

10. Business lasting powers of attorney;

11. Drafting a business lasting power of attorney;

12. Objections, challenges and revocations;