This is predominantly an issue for people later in life, but everyone of every age should consider having an LPA drawn up. This is something that people often address at the same time as they are having their Wills drafted.

The value of having an LPA in place before a person loses their mental capacity cannot be overstated. The procedure for having a receiver appointed by the Court of Protection is long and convoluted but can be easily avoided.

We draft LPAs which can be as wide or a narrow as the client wishes.