What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) lets you choose people you trust (your attorneys) to make decisions for you. Without one, even your husband, wife or adult children have no automatic right to manage your money or make decisions about your care. If you lose capacity without an LPA, your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection, which can take time and cost more.

This is general information about the law in England and Wales, not advice about your circumstances.