Introduction to LPAs

24 July 2024by Chris Rattigan-Smith

The aim of this course will be to give you enough knowledge to be able to discuss loss of mental capacity with clients and be able to explain the benefits Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) with them.

1. Introduction to LPAs

Lessons

Welcome 1.1 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? 1.2 The Role of Attorneys 1.3 How Attorneys can Act 1.4 Mental Capacity

2. Attorneys Powers and Limitations

Lessons

2.1 Attorney Powers Introduction 2.2 General Attorney Powers 2.3 PA Attorney Powers 2.4 HW Attorney Powers

3. Content of an LPA

Lessons

3.1 Safeguards 3.2 The Forms 3.3 Signing and Registration 3.4 Business LPAs 3.5 Revoking LPAs

4. Miscellaneous

Lessons

4.1 Enduring Powers of Attorney 4.2 Advance Decisions 4.3 Ordinary Powers of Attorney