MYTH: “My family can make decisions for me.”
REALITY: Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, they have no automatic legal authority.
MYTH: “I only need one when I’m older.”
REALITY: Loss of capacity can happen at any age – illness or accidents don’t wait.
MYTH: “It’s just one document.”
REALITY: There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney — one for health & welfare decisions and one for property & financial matters.
MYTH: “My bank or doctor will deal with it.”
REALITY: They can’t act without legal authority – this can cause serious delays when decisions are urgent.
MYTH: “I’ll just do it myself online.”
REALITY: Mistakes or unclear wording can lead to rejection or limit how it works when it’s needed most – and you may have to pay the registration fee again.
MYTH: “I can sort it quickly if needed.”
REALITY: Registration with the Office of the Public Guardian typically takes 8–10 weeks (or longer) and there is no true fast-track.
MYTH: “If something happens, we’ll just deal with it then.”
REALITY: Without an LPA, your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection – a process that can take months, involve ongoing supervision, and cost thousands in fees and legal costs.
MYTH: “I’ll sort it if something happens.”
REALITY: By then, it’s too late — it must be set up while you still have capacity.
A properly prepared Lasting Power of Attorney ensures the right people can step in at the right time.
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