WHAT IS POWER OF ATTORNEY?

A LASTING Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives a trusted loved one the power to make decisions on your behalf.

There are two types of LPA. A health and welfare LPA allows someone to make decisions about your medical care, life-sustaining treatment and if you should move into a care home. This will only come into force once you have lost capacity yourself.

A property and financial affairs version gives someone the power to look after your finances. This can take effect whenever you choose.

There is a £82 fee per application — so £164 for both.