Lasting Power of Attorney Solihull

At Pearcelegal Solicitors, we prepare and register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for individuals and couples across Solihull and the West Midlands under the law of England and Wales, making sure the document actually reflects what you want rather than a generic template filled in quickly. Some clients come to us wanting both a property and financial affairs LPA and a health and welfare LPA at the same time. Others already have one type in place and want to add the other, or need an existing LPA reviewed to check it still meets their needs.

We take the choice of attorney seriously, because getting it wrong can cause real difficulty later. Choosing someone you trust completely, who is willing to act, and who is capable of managing the responsibility involved matters more than simply defaulting to the eldest child or closest relative. We talk through the practical implications of appointing one attorney or several, acting jointly or jointly and severally, and naming a replacement if your first choice cannot serve when needed.

Having advised Solihull families on Lasting Powers of Attorney for over 40 years, we understand that this is often a document people put off completing, even when they know it is sensible. We make the process as straightforward as possible, explaining what each section means and helping you avoid the common errors that cause the Office of the Public Guardian to query or reject an application, which can add months to the registration process.

You will work with a solicitor who checks the document is drafted correctly the first time, reducing the risk of delay, and who remains available afterwards if your circumstances change and the LPA needs to be reviewed. We explain each step clearly, from initial instructions through to registration, so you always know what stage the process has reached.

If you want to choose who makes decisions on your behalf should you ever lose mental capacity, contact Pearcelegal on 0121 270 2700 today to arrange a free 30 minute consultation with a solicitor. You can also fill in our contact form.

Our lasting power of attorney services

We support individuals and couples across Solihull and the West Midlands with a full range of lasting power of attorney services, including:

A lasting power of attorney is a legal document made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 that lets you appoint attorneys to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. We explain the difference between the two types clearly: a property and financial affairs LPA, which can be used even while you still have capacity if you choose, and a health and welfare LPA, which only takes effect once capacity has been lost.

Registration with the Office of the Public Guardian typically takes around 20 weeks from submission, though errors or queries can extend that timescale considerably, which is why we check every application carefully before it is sent.

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If you want to choose who makes decisions on your behalf should you ever lose mental capacity, contact Pearcelegal on 0121 270 2700 today to arrange a free 30 minute consultation with a solicitor. You can also fill in our contact form.