Power of Attorney Solicitors
At Cullimore Dutton, our dedicated Power of Attorney solicitors are committed to offering much more than your standard service. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from more care, more communication, and more guidance.
Every day we transform the lives of our clients by helping them to put Powers of Attorney or Lasting Powers of Attorney in place, ensuring protection and stability now and/or in the future.
When you put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, this will mean that if you become unable to make decisions about your own finances and/or health and welfare, your appointed Attorney will be able to make these important decisions for you.
Our team know that these legal areas can be sensitive, which is why we always approach these matters with care and empathy. We are always supportive and ensure that the associated processes are as simple as they can be.
At Cullimore Dutton, we can provide legal advice and support for the following matters:
- Powers of Attorney
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
Get in touch with our expert Power of Attorney solicitors in Chester
To access support with Powers of Attorney, please get in touch with our expert Power of Attorney solicitors at Cullimore Dutton.
You can give us a call on 01244 356789 or fill out the enquiry form at the top of our home page, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.
Our Lasting Power of Attorney Service
Powers of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants a person the permission to make certain financial and legal decisions on behalf of another person on a temporary basis.
This legal arrangement might be necessary if you want to go on holiday for an extended period or in any other circumstances, such as an accident or illness, that will make it difficult for them to manage their own affairs.
If you would like to set up a Power of Attorney, we can provide legal advice based on your situation and help you to do so. Equally, if you have been asked to act as an Attorney for a loved one and require legal advice, we can assist you.
Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives an individual (the Attorney) the legal authority to make health, welfare, and/or financial decisions on behalf of another party (the donor).
It is different from a standard Power of Attorney because the arrangement is intended for a longer term basis and will often only come into effect when the donor no longer possesses the mental capacity to manage their own affairs. If the donor wishes for the LPA to come into effect right away, they can request this.
Putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place can help you prepare for a future time when your health may unfortunately decline. If you become unable to make decisions about your financial and welfare matters, your appointed Attorney would then be able to do this for you.
We realise that these matters can feel stressful and emotional, and we will always handle your legal needs with care, listening carefully to your concerns.
Types of LPA
It is possible to appoint a Property and Financial Affairs Attorney, a Health and Welfare Attorney, or both, depending on your needs. Regardless of which type you choose; we can help you to ensure that your LPA reflects your circumstances and individual requirements.
If you have been asked to act as an Attorney for a loved one and require legal support, we can help you by providing guidance and legal advice based on your duties.
If you already have an LPA in place, and you need to review your Powers of Attorney, for instance, because your circumstances have changed, we can assist you here too.
For more information, please get in touch with our LPA solicitors today.
Why work with Cullimore Dutton?
At Cullimore Dutton, we have a rich history dating all the way back to 1792. Over many years, we have developed a fantastic reputation in our local area, all thanks to the dedication of our teams.
We are one of only a handful of firms that can provide legal and financial support as a combined service. Our capacity to handle both areas means that we can take a more holistic approach, which results in improved decision-making, particularly when it comes to Powers of Attorney matters.
Our team are all specialists in this area of law. All members of the team are provided regular training and have a range of additional skills which between them include being; trained Dementia Friends, members of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and qualified members or working towards membership of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
We appreciate that these areas of the law can be sensitive. We will always approach these matters with compassion and professionalism, helping you to achieve the best for you and your loved ones.
When you choose our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors, you can expect more commitment, more personalisation, and more care.
Frequently asked questions about Powers of Attorney
When you have a LPA, your Attorney will have the power to make certain financial decisions on your behalf, however, they will not have the power to make changes to your Will, nor override the content of your Will. An LPA is a document that assists you during your lifetime and comes to an end on death.
If a person does not have a Will, and they do not have the mental capacity to make one, an appropriate family member will have the opportunity to create a Statutory Will on their behalf. To do so, that family member will need to apply to the Court of Protection.
Our Will and Power of Attorney solicitors can assist you if you need to apply to make a Statutory Will.
There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: Financial and Property Affairs LPAs and Health and Welfare LPAs.
In many circumstances, a person may require both types of LPA, and it is an option to have one individual act in both roles.
The responsibilities depend on the type of LPA and the specific powers that they are granted.
As an example, a Property and Financial Affairs Attorney would typically have the following powers:
- Managing the individual’s bank accounts
- Selling their property
- Paying bills and debts on their behalf
- Making decisions about the individual’s pension
A Health and Welfare Attorney would typically have the following powers:
- Managing the individual’s daily routine
- Making decisions regarding where the individual lives, for example, the option of living in a care home if they can no longer live at home
- Making decisions regarding medical treatment
If you would like to make either type of LPA, our Power of Attorney lawyers can provide all the support you’ll need.
How much you will pay for a Power of Attorney, or LPA, depends on the type of LPA and the legal support needed.
In most cases, we will be able to offer fixed fees for setting up a LPA. In other circumstances, including those more complex, we will instead charge an hourly rate. To discuss your fees today, please contact our friendly team.
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Experienced
Our team has more than 70 years’ experience of helping, supporting, and advising clients on their Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Tax and Estates.
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Specialists
Our team are all specialists in this area of law and are either qualified members or working towards membership of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
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Understanding
We understand the importance of delivering a considerate and approachable service when dealing with sensitive matters at what can often be a difficult time.
Get in touch with our expert Power of Attorney Solicitors in Chester
To access support with Powers of Attorney today, please get in touch with our expert Power of Attorney solicitors at Cullimore Dutton.
You can give us a call on 01244 356789 or fill out our enquiry form, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.
Who will work on your LPA matter?
A fully qualified lawyer. Your matter will either be handled or supervised by a solicitor with at least 10 years’ experience in this area of work.
Some areas of work may be supported by our Paralegal team.
Administrative duties will be undertaken by our support staff.
As Head of Private Client, Adele Bebbington-Plant has overall responsibility for the supervision of all work carried out by her team.