Powers of Attorney
Powers of Attorney Glossary
The glossary below explains terms found on our Powers of Attorney page.
Power of Attorney : An authority given by one person to another to act for him in their absence. The person authorised to act is the attorney of the other. See also enduring power of attorney and lasting power of attorney.
Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) : A power of attorney which is not revoked by any subsequent mental incapacity of the person granting the power.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) : These came into being on 1st October 2007, and replaced the simpler "Enduring Powers of Attorney" (EPAs) which had previously been used. LPAs were introduced by the government in order to reduce the potential for abuse that was a problem with the EPA system, and also to allow donors to grant attorneys the power to look after their welfare and not just their finances, which had not been possible under the EPA regime.
For further information on Powers of Attorney, mental capacity and related issues, please contact a member of our Older or Vulnerable Client Services team.
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