How do I stop a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Any Lasting Power of Attorney can be stopped while you have mental capacity, which in simple terms means the ability to make decisions.

Just send a statement, called a ‘deed of revocation’, and the original LPA to the Office of the Public Guardian. You can also sack some of your attorneys if you want to. You are in control. If you are wanting to appoint new or additional attorneys, you will need to register a new LPA.

Once you lose capacity, however, your attorneys can take over managing your affairs until you or they die. Under these circumstances, an attorney will be removed from their role if they themselves lose capacity.

In addition, in a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, attorneys cannot continue in their role if they are declared bankrupt or if they are subject to a debt relief order, which covers people with small debts and few assets.

For expert help and advice with all aspects of Lasting Powers of Attorney, contact Heritage Will Writing on 02380 879243.