Lasting Powers of Attorney

Life expectancies are steadily increasing. Unfortunately, some of the elderly population are unable to administer their own affairs without the assistance of others. Those wanting to plan in case this happens to them can choose who they want to help by executing a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Lasting Powers of Attorney can be made that give a trusted friend or relative the authority to help with:

  • property and financial affairs
  • and personal welfare.

If an individual fails to execute a lasting power of attorney, in the event of their mental incapacity, an application is made on their behalf in the Court of Protection.

To be accepted at the Office of the Public Guardian, a lasting power of attorney application must be dealt with meticulously as even the slightest error will lead to an application being rejected and the application fee being lost.

For a quality, caring service, choose Macks Solicitors.

Why choose Macks for lasting power of attorney advice

  • We believe in providing a bespoke service, tailored to the individual needs of every client.
  • Our staff are highly experienced, allowing us to advise on many situations and circumstances to give you piece of mind. It is likely that we have seen circumstances similar to your own before, meaning that we can offer a variety of solutions.
  • We are highly regarded by other professionals. We receive many client referrals from numerous accountants, financial advisors and other firms of solicitors.
  • Our department holds membership of the Law Society Private Client Section.
  • David Graham, our Wills and Probate team’s head of department, is one of the longest serving members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, a worldwide professional body. Kerry Brundall is a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, an independent national organisation of lawyers committed to providing the highest quality of legal advice for elderly people.

Contacting our team

If you would like to find out more about lasting powers of attorney, please contact one of our offices:

Middlesbrough: 01642 252828

Darlington: 01325 389800

Redcar: 01642 293339