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Enduring powers of attorney26 Sep 2019
Financial abuse13 May 2022
Lasting powers of attorney26 Sep 2019
Meeting the needs of vulnerable clients05 Jun 2020
Ordinary powers of attorney26 Sep 2019
Powers of attorney26 Sep 2019

Powers of attorney for banking02 Dec 2019

How should I give notice of intention to register an EPA?10 Aug 2020
Is an attorney entitled to a copy of a donor’s will?13 Jul 2020
What checks should I make before releasing a lasting power of attorney (LPA)?17 Nov 2021
What should I consider when certifying an LPA for a conveyancing transaction?24 Nov 2020

Investment by attorneys in discretionary management schemes clarified

News the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has agreed to change their guidance on the need to have express provision for the management of investments via a discretionary investment provider within a financial Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) was today welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales.

14 Mar 2022

Private client
Consultation response

The Mental Capacity Act: small payments scheme – Law Society response

We've responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation on proposed changes to the Mental Capacity Act. The changes would make it easier to access small funds belonging to a person who lacks mental capacity.

27 Jan 2022

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Private client
Press release

Lasting Power of Attorney modernisation must protect the most vulnerable

It’s time to modernise the process of obtaining lasting power of attorney (LPA), but only with sufficient safeguards in place for the most vulnerable, the Law Society of England and Wales warned as it responded to the LPA consultation.

13 Oct 2021