Lasting Power of Attorney

Choosing someone you trust to make important decisions — so your loved ones are never left uncertain or facing costly court proceedings.

Taking Control of Your Future

Why a Lasting Power of Attorney is essential

Having a Power of Attorney in place is something we believe to be essential when planning for the future. It allows you to decide who will handle your affairs and make important decisions should you become unable to do so yourself.

By nominating someone to make decisions on your welfare and finances, you ensure there is no uncertainty or hassle for your loved ones should it ever be needed. Without a Power of Attorney, they may have to go to court to get the authority to act on your behalf — a process that is both time consuming and costly.

Joel D. Kerr Funerals is one of only a few companies which offers a full Lasting Power of Attorney service, including registering the documents with the Office of the Public Guardian — so there is nothing further for you to do.

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What Does It Cover?

Two types — cover one or both

With a Power of Attorney from Joel D. Kerr Funerals, you can choose to cover either one or both types at no additional cost.

Health & Welfare

Covers decisions on care issues, consent for medical treatment, and where you should live — everything relating to your personal wellbeing.

Care home decisions
Medical treatment consent
Day-to-day welfare choices
Where you live

Property & Finance

Covers paying bills, managing bank accounts, and looking after your money and property on your behalf.

Paying bills and expenses
Managing bank accounts
Buying or selling property
Collecting benefits or pension

Simple Process

How it works

Arrange while you have capacity

A Lasting Power of Attorney must be set up while you still have mental capacity. It cannot be created after capacity is lost — so acting now is essential.

Choose your attorney

Select the person you trust most to make decisions on your behalf. This could be a family member, close friend, or professional.

Decide when it takes effect

You choose whether your attorney can act right away, or only if you lose capacity. You remain in control of the terms.

Register with the OPG

Joel D. Kerr Funerals registers the Power of Attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian on your behalf — there is nothing further for you to do.

Important

Your Lasting Power of Attorney is not valid until it is registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). It cannot be registered after loss of capacity — which is why it is essential to act now, while you are able to.

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Don't leave it too late

A Lasting Power of Attorney can only be set up while you have capacity. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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