A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to appoint someone who would be called your Attorney to make decisions on your behalf.
There are two different types of Lasting Power of Attorney:
Financial Affairs gives your Attorneys the authority to:
Run your bank and savings accounts
Make or sell investments
Pay your bills
Buy or sell your house
Health and Care Decisions gives your Attorneys the authority to specify:
The type of health care and medical treatment you receive, including life-sustaining treatment
Where you live
Day-to-day matters such as your diet and daily routine
By choosing who you want to make decisions for you the LPA puts you in control of decisions eventually being made on your behalf