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A certificate should also appear at the end of the lasting power of attorney (LPA) to the effect that the copy is a true and complete copy of the original. The certificate must be signed by the donor of the power or by a solicitor, notary public or stockbroker.

Disadvantages Fraud – with access to information about your finances and bank account, your attorney could use their authority to commit fraud against you. No direct oversight – your attorney might make mistakes while acting on your behalf. ... After death – LPA's don't continue after you die.

The Office of the Public Guardian have the power to cancel Powers of Attorney if they believe this is the right thing to do. You might be concerned that an attorney is abusing their position in terms of theft, fraud or abuse. If this is the case, you should contact the police.

a registered healthcare professional, including a GP; a barrister, solicitor or advocate; a registered social worker; or. an independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA).

Who can be a witness or certificate provider. Witnesses and certificate providers must be 18 or over. Attorneys can witness each other sign, but they cannot: witness you sign.

The witness must be at least 18 years old and entirely independent – i.e. not anyone who is a party to the LPAs or a member of their family. A neighbour or work colleague is usually ideal, so long as they are not themselves a party to the LPAs. The witness can be the same person as your certificate provider.

Getting a certified copy of the LPA The donor can certify copies of the LPA if they can still make their own decisions. A solicitor or notary can also certify copies of the LPA - they charge a fee for this.

There are 3 different types of power of attorney: lasting power of attorney (LPA), enduring power of attorney (EPA) and ordinary power of attorney. LPAs came into force in October 2007. Before that, people made EPAs. It's no longer possible to make an EPA, but an EPA made before October 2007 remains valid.