Plan Ahead. Stay in Control. Protect Your Future.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to choose people you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself. Putting an LPA in place ensures your wishes are respected and avoids uncertainty or delays during difficult times.

At Sterling, we help clients understand, prepare, and register Lasting Powers of Attorney as part of a wider estate and future planning process.

What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to appoint one or more people (your attorneys) to act on your behalf if you lose mental capacity or choose not to make decisions yourself.

There are two main types of LPA:

Property & Financial Affairs LPA

Allows your attorney(s) to help manage finances such as:

• Bank accounts and bills
• Property and investments
• Pensions and income

Health & Welfare LPA

Allows your attorney(s) to make decisions about:

• Day-to-day care
• Living arrangements
• Medical treatment (within the scope of the law)

Both types of LPA must be set up while you have mental capacity.

Why Having an LPA Is Important

Without an LPA in place:

• Loved ones may not be able to act on your behalf
• Applications to the Court of Protection may be required
• Decisions may be delayed or made by someone you would not have chosen
• Additional stress and expense may be involved

An LPA helps ensure:

• You stay in control of who makes decisions for you
• Your wishes are clearly documented
• Your family has clarity and authority when needed

Our LPA Services

As professional Will writers, we provide clear, practical assistance with the preparation and registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Our service includes:

• Explaining the different types of LPA
• Helping you choose appropriate attorneys
• Preparing the LPA documentation accurately
• Guiding you through the registration process
• Ensuring LPAs align with your Will and estate plan

Where advice falls outside our scope, we will always explain this clearly and recommend seeking appropriate professional guidance.

Who Should Consider an LPA?

LPAs are important for:

• Adults of any age
• Homeowners and business owners
• Individuals planning for later life
• Anyone who wants certainty and protection

Loss of capacity can happen unexpectedly — an LPA is about planning ahead, not predicting the future.

Why Choose Sterling?

• Experienced professional Will writers
• Clear, step-by-step guidance
• Ethical and transparent approach
• Services aligned with estate planning

We focus on helping you make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.

Put Protection in Place Today

Creating a Lasting Power of Attorney is a practical and responsible step toward protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Contact us today to arrange a consultation and discuss setting up your Lasting Powers of Attorney.