The Power Of Attorney Practice

Welcome to The Power of Attorney Practice Ltd, a company specialising in all aspects of Power of Attorney work. We provide a highly professional, knowledgeable, and sympathetic service to families requiring the correct legal documents surrounding the sensitive topic of mental capacity. Our experts provide a consultancy service to a vast number of Independent Financial Advisers, Mortgage Brokers, Will Writers, and Accountants across the UK, as well as other professionals who want to offer this service to their clients.

Our History and Expertise

Our company director, Miesha Heyworth, first honed her skills in a large, national legal firm where she dealt with all aspects of estate administration, wills, trusts, probate, and enduring powers of attorney. Through her daily dealings with people whose family members had lost mental capacity, it became apparent that many people incorrectly assumed that being the next of kin meant they had the legal right to make decisions for them. This is not the case, and when the Mental Capacity Act (2005) was created in October 2007, Miesha decided to specialise in this area of law and established a Power of Attorney department before starting her own company.

With 7 years of concentration solely in this area of law, Miesha is a leading authority on Power of Attorneys, proudly delivering professional and credible advice. All our company clients are protected by Professional Indemnity Insurance up to the value of 500,000 per claim. Miesha is an Affiliate of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives another individual the legal authority to look after specific aspects of your financial affairs or health and welfare should you lose the capacity to do so. People presume that they may need to make an LPA only if they are getting old and are worried about dementia, but LPA's are not just for the elderly; younger people may become incapacitated through accident or illness. Nobody knows what is round the corner, and it is incredibly important to plan what would happen to you should you ever lose mental capacity.

There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: Property and Financial LPA Health and Welfare LPA. It is important to remember that both types of LPA are very powerful legal documents because of the wide-ranging decisions that can be made on your behalf by your attorney. They contain a number of safeguards to protect the person making them (The Donor) and are complicated documents that you need to consider very carefully. Because of this, it is recommended that you get legal advice before setting up an LPA, as there is a danger of making errors of judgement in drafting the form that can make life unintentionally difficult for your attorneys in the future, or which can cause the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to reject the LPA.

Our Expert Services

At The Power of Attorney Practice Ltd, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for both Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare
• Deputyship from the Court of Protection
• Professional Deputyship costs
• Gaining Deputyship for a Person's Health and Welfare

Why Choose Us?

We are a highly experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals, dedicated to providing a sympathetic and professional service to families requiring the correct legal documents surrounding the sensitive topic of mental capacity. With our expertise and guidance, we can help you make informed decisions about your future and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Get in Touch

If you would like to discuss your Power of Attorney needs or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is always here to help.