In this episode host, Catriona Attride is joined by Legal director Fiona Debney to discuss lasting powers of attorney. Together they provide an overview of who should have a lasting power of attorney and discuss the importance of having one in place.

In this episode:

• We explain what a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is;
• We discuss the power of attorney for finances and how and when it can and might be used;
• We outline the difference between living wills and health and welfare powers of attorney;
• We outline who should be setting up a lasting power of attorney and discuss the common misconception that they are only for older people;
• We discuss the practical aspects of putting in place an LPA.