Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPA')
An ordinary power of attorney is a legal document appointing someone else to deal with your financial affairs. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA for short) is much wider than an ordinary power of attorney in that it is not revoked by the subsequent mental incapacity of the donor. Also, by making an LPA, you can authorise your Attorney to make decisions relating to your personal welfare on your behalf, including, if you wish, the ablility to refuse life-sustaining medical treatment. An LPA is a useful document for a client of any age.
