Lasting Power of Attorney Planning in Greater Manchester
A Lasting Power of Attorney, or LPA, is one of the most important documents you can create to protect your future. It allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to make them yourself. At Syrus Wills, we help clients across Greater Manchester prepare LPAs with clarity and confidence, ensuring your wishes are respected and your interests are protected at every stage.
Planning ahead means you remain in control. Many people only think about Wills when planning for the future, yet an LPA is equally vital. It provides legal authority for the person you choose to step in if illness, injury, or reduced capacity affects your ability to manage everyday decisions. Our service makes the process calm, clear, and completely personalised.
We provide home visits, flexible appointments, and a supportive initial consultation, giving you the chance to understand your options and record your preferences in a way that feels right for you.
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Why Make a Lasting Power of Attorney
An LPA gives you the power to decide who will make decisions for you if you lose capacity. Without one, your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship, which is costly, time consuming, and far more restrictive. An LPA avoids this stress and ensures someone you trust can act immediately.
People lose capacity for many different reasons. This may be due to a stroke, dementia, an accident, or a progressive medical condition. Capacity can change unexpectedly at any age, and having an LPA in place offers reassurance that your affairs will be handled as you would want.
At Syrus Wills, we prepare both types of LPA, each with a distinct purpose.
What Happens If You Do Not Have an LPA
If someone loses capacity without an LPA, their family cannot legally make decisions for them. Even joint bank accounts can be frozen. Loved ones must apply for a Deputyship through the Court of Protection, a process that is lengthy, expensive, and subject to ongoing supervision.
Creating an LPA removes these barriers. It gives immediate clarity, allows your chosen attorneys to act quickly, and protects your best interests without stress or delay.
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA allows your chosen attorney to manage your financial matters and property. This type of LPA can be used while you still have capacity, if you choose, which is especially helpful if mobility issues or health concerns make daily financial tasks more difficult. It also becomes vital if you later lose capacity.
Your attorney can carry out a wide range of actions, including:
- Buying, selling, or renting out property
- Managing bank accounts and savings
- Handling pensions, investments, and life assurance
- Speaking with financial advisers on your behalf
- Claiming pensions or benefits and receiving income
- Managing tax affairs and financial administration
- Paying household bills, mortgages, or rent
- Maintaining and insuring your property
This LPA ensures your financial life continues smoothly, with decisions made by someone who understands your values and priorities. Many people choose a trusted family member or close friend, someone reliable and comfortable managing money on their behalf.
Health and Welfare LPA
A Health and Welfare LPA gives your chosen attorney the authority to make decisions about your personal welfare and medical care. Unlike the financial LPA, this document can only be used once you have lost capacity.
With this LPA in place, your attorney can:
- Decide where you should live and the type of day to day care you receive
- Arrange medical, dental, or optical treatment
- Consent to or refuse medical procedures on your behalf
- Carry out decisions relating to your diet, activities, and personal care
- Make choices regarding life sustaining treatment, if you choose to grant this authority
This document ensures your medical preferences are honoured by the people who know you best. It is particularly valuable if you have clear views about your care, or if you want to relieve your family from uncertainty during difficult moments.
A Clear and Supportive Process
We build the entire process around your needs. Your initial consultation allows you to ask questions, explore your options, and understand how each type of LPA fits into your wider planning. We help you consider who would be the right person to act as your attorney and ensure every decision reflects your wishes.
Once drafted, your documents are explained in detail. We then arrange a second visit to review your completed LPAs, giving you time to confirm everything is correct before signing.
Contact us for Initial Consultation Meeting
If you want to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place or need guidance on choosing the right structure, we are here to help. Arrange your initial consultation by calling 01942 795795 or email jayne@syruswills.co.uk.