Posts Tagged ‘Office of the Public Guardian’
What is the difference between ‘jointly’ and ‘jointly and severally’?
Severally. There’s a new word for many of us. Mainly used in legal circles, it means separately or individually. In the context of Lasting Powers of Attorney, you can nominate people you trust to make decisions on your behalf either jointly or jointly and severally. Jointly means that all the attorneys you name must agree…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between the two types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
Nominating someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf about your finances and property is a different kettle of fish to having them make decisions about your health and welfare. That’s why there are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). The one regarding property and financial affairs can be activated, with your…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between an LPA and a Will?
We are often asked about the difference between a lasting power of attorney (LPA) and a will. In simple terms, it’s a matter of life and death. An LPA is a legal document that allows people you trust to make decisions on your behalf while you are alive. A will only comes into effect after…
Read MoreChange of Cost for Registration Fees for Lasting Powers of Attorney
With effect from 1 April 2017, the fees for applying to register a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) have been reduced from £110 to £82. Why is the change happening? The fee reduction has been made possible by the high number of applications OPG is processing and efficiencies which…
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