Setting up or using powers of attorney

This infographic explains what an LPA is, how it can be used and why it's important to have one in place. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney infographic

This guide explains the different types of LPA, what an attorney does, the rules on who you can and can't appoint and guidance on making the right choice. Guide to appointing an attorney infographic

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This guide explains the difference between General, Enduring and Lasting Power of Attorney, and how each one works. Types of Power of Attorney infographic

This guide tells you what to look for on the LPA document to help you understand how and when you're able to act. Understanding an LPA infographic

This guide explains what legal responsibilities you have when acting as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney. Role as an attorney infographic

This infographic explains how to register a financial decisions LPA with various institutions. Guide to registering an lpa infographic

This outlines the main duties you have when managing someone's financial affairs as an attorney. Guide to managing financial affairs

This outlines some of the specific duties you need to be aware of when managing someone's investments for them, including those under discretionary management. Making investments as attorney infographic

As an attorney, you have limited powers to make certain gifts on the donor's behalf. This guide explains the rules around gifting and tax planning. Making gifts as an attorney infographic

This guide explains what happens if the person who made the Lasting Power of Attorney dies, and what happens if the named attorney dies. Dealing with death infographic

This handy checklist sets out what you need to do when you start acting as someone's attorney. Attorney checklist infographic

In certain situations, it's possible to end or change a Lasting Power of Attorney after it has been registered. This infographic explains what changes can be made to a Lasting Power of Attorney and when. Updating or ending a LPA infographic