​It is daunting to think about your future and beyond setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney can help

​It is daunting to think about your future and beyond but setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney means you keep control even if you can't manage your affairs yourself. A recent blog by Anthony Collins highlights reforms that make LPA's quicker, safer and more accessible.

Here is what has changed:

🔹 Online registration is now available, processing times have dropped from several months to just weeks

🔹 Stronger ID checks help reduce fraud and protect vulnerable donors

🔹 A hybrid digital/paper route ensures everyone is covered, no one’s excluded due to tech barriers

🔹 New proposals would require banks and care homes to check for LPAs and notify the Office of the Public Guardian when donors pass away

🔹 Law firms and advisors play a key role in this shift. Expert oversight ensures LPAs are completed correctly, minimising mistakes and safeguarding donor autonomy.

Read the full piece:

https://heyor.ca/SsRh7g

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