Lasting power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document, valid in England and Wales, letting a person (the donor) appoint attorneys to make decisions on their behalf if they lose mental capacity.
Official source: Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney - GOV.UK →
There are two types: health and welfare, covering daily routine, medical care and care-home moves, usable only once the donor cannot decide; and property and financial affairs, covering bank accounts, bills and property, usable once registered. Registration, via the Office of the Public Guardian, costs £92 and takes 8 to 10 weeks.
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