Wills, powers of attorney, trusts and storage fees

About Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection

Planning for decision-making starts with whether a person can make the relevant decision themselves. A lasting power of attorney is made while the required capacity exists. If capacity has already been lost and no suitable authority is in place, a Court of Protection application may be necessary.

We explain the distinction between financial and welfare decisions and review any existing document or order. The appropriate route depends on the authority needed and the circumstances, rather than an assumption that every family member can act automatically.