Lasting Power of Attorney Services in Bexhill-on-Sea

Hi, I’m Mark Watkins.

Based in Bexhill-on-Sea, I offer guidance, preparation and registration of Property & Financial Affairs LPAs and Health & Welfare LPAs to clients in East Sussex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you ‘lack mental capacity’).

There are 2 types of LPA:

  • Property & Financial Affairs.

  • Health & Welfare.

You can choose to make one type or both.

What is a Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney?

This LPA gives an attorney the power to make decisions about money and property for you, for example:

  • Managing a bank or building society account.

  • Paying bills.

  • Collecting benefits or a pension.

  • Selling your home.

It can be used as soon as it’s registered, with your permission.

What is a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney?

This LPA gives an attorney the power to make decisions about things like:

  • Your daily routine, for example washing, dressing, eating.

  • Medical care.

  • Moving into a care home.

  • Life-sustaining treatment.

It can only be used when you’re unable to make your own decisions.

Other Services

  • It’s recommended that you review your Will every three to five years to make sure it is valid, correct and carries out your wishes. Ask for a free of charge review of your current Last Will & Testament.

  • Contact me for details.

  • Your letter of wishes is your opportunity to give guidance to those managing your estate on how you'd like your assets to be dealt with.

  • An advance decision to refuse treatment lets your healthcare team know your wishes if you are not able to communicate them.

Planning for the Unexpected

An LPA will enable the people you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to.