“Simpler forms allowing you to choose someone now that you trust to make decisions on your behalf in the future if you lose your mental capacity have been presented to Parliament.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th July 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Archive for the 'powers of attorney' Category
A simpler way to protect your future: redesigned ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ forms – Ministry of Justice
Published July 16, 2009 powers of attorney , press releases Leave a CommentPowers of Attorney cost reduction takes effect – Ministry of Justice
Published April 2, 2009 fees , news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“The cost of registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) forms will be cheaper from today following recent public consultation.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Ministers bow to pressure over ‘power of attorney’ – The Times
Published October 24, 2008 news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“Ministers have bowed to criticisms over the delays, costs and complexities in new procedures for managing the affairs of elderly vulnerable people.”
The Times, 24th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Public Guardian begins review of impact of Mental Capacity Act – Ministry of Justice
Published October 23, 2008 news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“Plans to reduce the fees and simplify the forms for people making Lasting Powers of Attorney were part of proposals announced today in a public consultation by Public Guardian Martin John.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Public Guardian Board open meeting – Ministry of Justice
Published October 10, 2008 mental health , powers of attorney , press releases Leave a Comment“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has given a speech at the first open meeting of the Public Guardian Board, a body set up under the Mental Capacity Act to scrutinise and review the work of the Office of the Public Guardian.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Elderly dying before new living wills are sorted out because of delays and red tape – Daily Telegraph
Published May 31, 2008 elderly , news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“The official in charge of a new system of ‘living wills’ has quit amid claims that scores of elderly people are dying before their financial affairs are in order because of delays and red tape.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal flaw in power of attorney revealed – The Times
Published February 5, 2008 news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“Thousands of people who took steps to protect their affairs or those of elderly relatives if they become incapable could unwittingly be in breach of the law.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Practice Note – Law Society
Published October 2, 2007 mental health , powers of attorney , solicitors Leave a Comment“A Law Society practice note intended to assist solicitors in advising clients who wish to draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), as well as solicitors who are acting as an attorney under an LPA, also covers the ongoing arrangements for Enduring Powers of Attorney.”
Law Society, 24th September 2007
Source: www.lawsociety.org.uk
Public guardian starts work on protecting vulnerable people – Ministry of Justice
Published October 1, 2007 Court of Protection , mental health , powers of attorney , press releases Leave a Comment“A new organisation looking after the interests of some of the most vulnerable people in society starts work on Monday 1 October. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), introduced under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, will provide legal protection for thousands of people lacking the mental capacity to make decisions themselves.”
Ministry of Justice, 28th September 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Change to powers of attorney keep solicitors busy – The Guardian
Published September 24, 2007 news , powers of attorney , solicitors Leave a Comment“Solicitors will be working flat out this week to draw up powers of attorney for sick or elderly people before a more complex replacement costing up to 10 times as much comes into force next Monday.”
The Guardian, 24th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Someone to watch over you – The Times
Published August 14, 2007 news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“In seven weeks’ time, the old-style power of attorney is changing. What will the new documents cover and how do you set them up?”
The Times, 13th August 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Will new power of attorney regime really protect the elderly? – The Times
Published August 14, 2007 elderly , news , powers of attorney , wills Leave a Comment“A new regime takes effect this October that should help to protect the elderly, particularly against pressure to change a will to relatives’ dismay. But will it?”
The Times, 14th August 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Concern over new power of attorney laws – Daily Telegraph
Published June 18, 2007 mental health , news , powers of attorney Leave a Comment“Making arrangements to obtain legal authority to deal with the financial affairs of a loved one suffering from mental incapacity will become much more complicated following a change in the law later this year, a leading solicitor said yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th June 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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