Elderly couple signing a Lasting Power of Attorney

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Elderly couple signing a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you have power of attorney, you have a number of important responsibilities. Being an attorney for a family member or friend could mean making difficult…
Many of us can happily look forward to a longer life expectancy than our parents or grandparents. However, a longer life is often accompanied by failing…
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My teenage son is about to go travelling for a year overseas, it has been suggested that he prepares a Lasting Power of Attorney. Why would…
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Imagine a situation where, either suddenly or gradually, you lose your ability to make decisions or to sign your…