Posts tagged “LPA”

Changes to the Lasting Power of Attorney process

Posted on 18th August 2021

A laptop with the government's online application page for Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) help to protect you, your family, and your loved ones if you are unable to make decisions for yourself temporarily or in the longer term.

The current process to create and register your LPAs is largely paper-based and very detailed. This is one of the reasons why only 14% of British people have LPAs in place.

The government has now launched a consultation about the use of technology to reform the LPA process, improve access, and speed up the service.

Why you need to plan today

Posted on 12th January 2021

One thing the coronavirus pandemic as taught us all is that we simply don’t know what’s around the corner.

While the vaccine roll-out is giving everyone hope that there will be a time when we can put these difficult days behind us, we are more aware than ever that accidents, illness, or disability can affect anyone at any time.

Updating LPAs

Posted on 15th December 2020

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) have launched a project to update the process of making and registering lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).

Initially they will hold a series of events and surveys that will lead to a formal consultation in spring 2021.

Why the OPG is encouraging people to set up LPAs

Posted on 14th August 2020

Last year the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) launched the ‘Your Voice, Your Decision’ campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to make lasting powers of attorney (LPAs).

Why the OPG rejects thousands of LPAs

Posted on 18th June 2020

In the last 12 months (to April 2020) the Office of the Public Guardian OPG) rejected nearly 22,000 Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) applications in England and Wales.

An LPA could be the answer for people who are worried about how their financial affairs could be managed if they were seriously ill, even for a short time, during the coronavirus outbreak.

Why use Angela Jane Will Writing?

Posted on 23rd May 2020

People are now more than ever realising that their affairs should be put in order. And with the situation as it currently is, there is a sharp rise in people suddenly jumping on the bandwagon and setting themselves up in their bedroom as Will Writers, offering cheap online Wills. So why should you choose someone like Angela Jane Will Writing over a online cheap will?

Wills and LPAs during the coronavirus outbreak

Posted on 22nd April 2020

Many legal practices and Will writers are reporting increased demand for Wills as the coronavirus outbreak continues.

The Office of Public Guardian (OPG), which registers lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) in England and Wales, has also reported increased demand.

The OPG has warned that processing times for LPA applications could exceed its target of 40 days as the situation continues.

Putting your affairs in order

Posted on 8th January 2020

When people talk about ‘putting my affairs in order’, we often assume that they mean that they mean they’re ‘getting ready for death’. That doesn’t have to be the case.

In fact, everyone who has assets should think about what will happen if they are unable to manage them – for any reason.

Here are some helpful things you can do, to put your affairs in order.

Why you need a Lasting Power of Attorney

Posted on 17th September 2019

The good news is that number of people registering for lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) has increased by over 190% since 2013.

However, research by Direct Line Life Insurance has highlighted that many people still assume that their loved ones can make decisions on their behalf, if they if they are unable to make decisions themselves.

You could be due a refund on your LPA fees

Posted on 19th April 2019

Up to a million people could be owed refunds on their Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) fees.

Between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) overcharged for LPA applications.

A year ago the Ministry of Justice started to give refunds to people who had applied for LPAs between 2013 and 2017.

Up to 1 February this year 194,713 claimants had received refunds of more than £12m. However, it’s estimated that 800,000 people could still be eligible to claim.