A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to make decisions on your behalf. This can be especially important for women as we age and our health begins to decline. In this blog , we’ll discuss some of the reasons why LPAs are vital for women over the age of 40 in the UK.
1. LPAs can help you maintain your independence.
As we age, it’s natural for our loved ones to want to protect us and make sure we’re taken care of. However, this can sometimes result in them making decisions for us without our input or authority, even though they may think they have our best interests at heart. An LPA ensures that you can still make your own decisions, even if you’re not able to communicate them directly. This can be extremely important for maintaining your independence and Quality of Life as you age.
2. LPAs can help you avoid potential conflict.
No one likes to think about what will happen if they become incapacitated, but it’s important to have a plan in place in case something does happen. If you don’t have an LPA and something happens to you, your loved ones will have to go through the courts to determine who has the authority to make decisions on your behalf. This can lead to conflict and hard feelings among family members. Having an LPA in place can help avoid this potential conflict by clearly outlining who is responsible for making which decisions.
3. LPAs can give you peace of mind.
Knowing that you have an LPA in place can give you peace of mind that your affairs will be handled according to your wishes, even if you’re not able to communicate them directly. This can be an invaluable feeling, especially as we age and our health begins to decline.
Lasting Powers of Attorney are important legal documents that every woman over the age of 40 should have in place. LPAs can help maintain your independence, avoid potential conflict amongst loved ones, and give you peace of mind that your affairs will be handled according to your wishes. If you don’t already have an LPA in place, now is the time to act!
The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney for Women in the UK cannot be understated. You can find out more about LPAs on our website and about the Office of the Public Guardian here.
Contact us on 01524 571032, email us at info@morecambebaywills.co.uk or ask for our FREE guides here for advice and information about how to get started. We would love to help protect you and your family and make it simple for you to get these vital documents in place.