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Lasting Powers of Attorney - Drafting for Use Not Abuse - Learn Live

Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
8 January, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
1.5 hours
Next course start
8 January, 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom

Course description

According to the Office of the Public Guardian most LPAs do not contain any instructions or preferences, even when drafted by professionals.


Inclusion of suitable provision reduces the risk of misuse as the attorney is made aware of how they should make decisions, and third parties are on notice of how they should act, which ensures that the attorney is held to account for poor decision making.


Presented by expert speaker Caroline Bielanska, former Chief Executive and former Chair of Solicitors for the Elderly, this live and interactive session will help you understand the drivers for misusing an LPA, the gifts that are permitted under the Act and common law, what professional involvement acts as a safeguard to abuse, and more.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

8 January, 2025

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Following all MBL courses, a certificate of attendance will be provided for those who are required to evidence their CPD activity to a professional body.

Training Course Content

Introduction

According to the Office of the Public Guardian most LPAs do not contain any instructions or preferences, even when drafted by professionals.

Inclusion of suitable provision reduces the risk of misuse as the attorney is made aware of how they should make decisions, and third parties are on notice of how they should act, which ensures that the attorney is held to account for poor decision making.

This new virtual classroom seminar is aimed at fee earners who advise and draft lasting powers of attorney.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

  • Understanding the drivers for misusing an LPA
  • What gifts are permitted under the Act and common law?
  • Why professional involvement acts as a safeguard to abuse
  • Why include preferences and instructions?
  • Clauses to include which add protection for your client

Expenses

From £243
MBL Seminars Limited
C/o Law Business Research
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn
WC1V 7QT London

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