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Why does every lasting power of attorney (LPA) need a certificate provider and who can be one? publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2024/02/13/you…

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Maureen chose her daughter Petra to be one of her attorneys so that important decisions can be made on her behalf by people she trusts when she needs it most. Who will you choose? Start a conversation today. #YourVoiceYourDecision #MothersDay

Maureen chose her daughter Petra to be one of her attorneys so that important decisions can be made on her behalf by people she trusts when she needs it most.

Who will you choose?

Start a conversation today.

#YourVoiceYourDecision #MothersDay
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With many people celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr, those acting on behalf of a loved one as an attorney or deputy may have questions about giving gifts and presents. Learn more: publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/26/giv… We wish everyone celebrating #EidMubarak #EidUlFitr

With many people celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr, those acting on behalf of a loved one as an attorney or deputy may have questions about giving gifts and presents.

Learn more: publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/26/giv…

We wish everyone celebrating #EidMubarak

#EidUlFitr
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Can I use blue ink on my lasting power of attorney (LPA) application? 🖊️ Your LPA will not be rejected if you complete it in blue ink, but we prefer that it is completed in black ink.

Can I use blue ink on my lasting power of attorney (LPA) application? 🖊️

Your LPA will not be rejected if you complete it in blue ink, but we prefer that it is completed in black ink.
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We understand that talking about LPAs with family and friends can be challenging. Read our top tips for starting the conversation: publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/12/15/top… With thanks to Age UK and Dementia UK for their support on this blog 💬 ❤️

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When making an LPA, the different sections of the LPA must be signed in the right order. If they're not, we cannot register the LPA and the donor may have to pay the application fee again. Find the order of signing on our gov.uk page: lastingpowerofattorney.service.gov.uk/home?_ga=2.114…

When making an LPA, the different sections of the LPA must be signed in the right order. If they're not, we cannot register the LPA and the donor may have to pay the application fee again.

Find the order of signing on our gov.uk page: lastingpowerofattorney.service.gov.uk/home?_ga=2.114…
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It can be a difficult time when someone dies, so we have tried to make the process of verifying the death of a donor, attorney, deputy or guardian as simple as possible. We use the Life Event Verification (LEV) system. Read more in our blog: publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/01/13/sim…

It can be a difficult time when someone dies, so we have tried to make the process of verifying the death of a donor, attorney, deputy or guardian as simple as possible. We use the Life Event Verification (LEV) system.

Read more in our blog: publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/01/13/sim…
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📞 Our contact centre will be closed over the Easter bank holiday. Friday 18 April (Good Friday): CLOSED Monday 21 April (Easter Monday): CLOSED Normal hours resume from Tuesday 22 April 2025. Happy Easter to everyone celebrating 🐥

📞 Our contact centre will be closed over the Easter bank holiday.

Friday 18 April (Good Friday): CLOSED
Monday 21 April (Easter Monday): CLOSED

Normal hours resume from Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating 🐥
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Most people register a finance and property LPA and health and welfare LPA at the same time. 🏠 a finance and property LPA can be used at any time. ❤️‍🩹 a health and welfare LPA can only be used when you have can’t make decisions for yourself.

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📞 Our contact centre will be closed over the bank holiday weekend. Monday 5 May: CLOSED Normal hours resume from Tuesday 6 May 2025.

📞 Our contact centre will be closed over the bank holiday weekend.

Monday 5 May: CLOSED

Normal hours resume from Tuesday 6 May 2025.
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Find out where to start when making a lasting power of attorney (LPA), and decide which LPA is right for you with our British Sign Language (BSL) animations. Watch on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=… #DeafAwarenessWeek #BSL

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Having both a finance and property lasting power of attorney (LPA) and a health and welfare LPA is like having two spare keys. 🔑🔑 You may never need them but are useful to have, just in case.

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Using your LPA online is... ✅ quicker ✅ easier ✅ more secure ...than sharing your paper LPA. Create an account online today to share a summary of your LPA with organisations you choose.

Using your LPA online is...

✅ quicker
✅ easier
✅ more secure

...than sharing your paper LPA. 
 
Create an account online today to share a summary of your LPA with organisations you choose.
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We've spoke to Alzheimer's Society, Mind and Headway - the brain injury association and asked them when they think someone may need a lasting power of attorney (LPA). ➡️ publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/05/16/whe… #MentalHealthAwareness #ActionforBrainInjury #DementiaActionWeek

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We understand that talking about LPAs with family and friends can be challenging. Read our top tips for starting the conversation: publicguardian.blog.gov.uk/2023/12/15/top…… With thanks to Age UK and Dementia UK for their support on this blog 💬❤️