The BBC has recently published an article on a retired Court of Protection judge’s comments on the lack of safeguards in the power of attorney system in England and Wales.
In 2007 Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) came into force replacing the old regime of Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs) then in place. The reason EPAs were replaced with LPAs
“We all work hard to build up our assets during our lifetime, not only to provide for a more comfortable life in our later years, but also to provide our