Lasting Powers of Attorney: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition

Author: Craig Ward
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781784461393

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781784460679
Published In: November 2019
Format: Paperback , 480 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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The fourth edition of this practical guide to lasting powers of attorney has been updated and expanded to take account of relevant developments in law and practice.

This edition provides an update on settled and developing areas of law affecting LPAs. Specific areas include:

Mental capacity assessments
Making best interest decisions
GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Trust law revisions
Making LPAs for specific groups
Advance decisions and LPAs
Choosing an attorney
Business LPAs

To help lawyers give their clients full advice, the author draws on his extensive legal experience and offers guidelines on making, registering and using LPAs, and making a deputy application. Guidance is also given regarding safeguarding and abuse concerns.

The appendix includes law and guidance such as Law Society practice notes, sample LPA clauses, a checklist for making a Business LPA and memorandum of wishes. It also includes how to make a Health and Welfare Deputyship Application and what to include in an Advance Decision.

1. Introduction;
2. MCA 2005 principles;
3. Assessment of mental capacity;
4. Best interests;
5. Taking instructions;
6. Advice to the donor;
7. Information for attorneys;
8. Drafting and execution;
9. Registration;
10. Attorneys and other decision makers;
11. Resolving disputes;
12. Challenges and termination;
13. Restraint and abuse;
14. Advance decisions to refuse medical treatment;
15. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards;
16. Court of Protection deputies;
17. Other relevant provision of MCA 2005;
18. Enduring powers of attorney;
Appendix.

Craig Ward is a solicitor and CEDR accredited mediator. He has a degree in psychology and extensive professional experience of issues relating to mental capacity through advice and casework in legal, charity and social work environments.

"This practical guide places within its 500 pages, the expertise of its erudite and experienced author at your fingertips."

Phillip Taylor, Richmond Green Chambers