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MPs hear call to end ‘alarming’ abuse of elderly through powers of attorney

An MP has tabled a Bill to end the “appalling injustice” of older people being victimised by “unscrupulous individuals” through Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). Labour MP Fabian Hamilton said the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is not going far ...

12 Nov 2024 at 16:19

Personal Finance

More than 50,000 power of attorney applications rejected in last financial year

More than 50,000 applications for power of attorney were rejected in England and Wales during the financial year 2023/24, figures show. Some 30,180 rejections were for financial lasting powers of attorney while 20,738 were for health and welfare ...

18 Nov 2024 at 10:57

Personal Finance

Many people have misunderstandings about lasting power of attorney, Which? finds

Many people are confused about how lasting power of attorney works, according to Which? Lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document where one person gives another the power to make financial decisions on their behalf if they ever lose ...

16 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Personal Finance

People to be able to make a lasting power of attorney completely online

People will be able to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA) completely online for the first time under Government plans. The reforms, which will apply to England and Wales, will modernise the LPA process and make it easier to access, the ...

19 May 2022 at 17:53

Life

When is the right time to sort your lasting power of attorney?

Making major decisions, such as setting up a lasting power of attorney, can feel intimidating and overwhelming, but it’s a vital document to have in place. To help clarify the legal details and demystify the process, we spoke with Lara ...

12 Sept 2025 at 09:00

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