Helping Devon Residents Set Up Lasting Power of Attorney

Planning for the future can bring peace of mind, especially when it comes to ensuring your affairs are managed by someone you trust. Marley Solicitors helps Devon residents set up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), allowing you to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. Whether it’s managing your finances or health decisions, we make the process clear, supportive, and tailored to your needs.

Why choose Marley Solicitors?

At Marley Solicitors, we prioritise clarity and compassion, guiding Devon residents through the LPA process with expertise. Here’s why you can trust us:

• Expert guidance: Our experienced solicitors specialise in drafting and registering LPAs, ensuring they meet all legal requirements.
• Clear communication: We explain every step in plain English, making a complex process straightforward.
• Personalised service: We tailor each LPA to reflect your wishes, giving you control over who manages your affairs.
• Peace of mind: We handle registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, ensuring your LPA is ready when needed.

Lasting power of attorney statistics in Devon

Lasting Powers of Attorney are increasingly vital for Devon residents, yet many still lack this crucial protection:

• In North Devon, only 15% of adults have an LPA in place, leaving 85% at risk of having their affairs managed by authorities if they lose capacity.
• Nationally, over 1 million LPAs were registered in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous year, with Devon contributing to this growing trend.
• Approximately 75% of LPAs in the UK are registered with professional assistance, highlighting the importance of expert guidance to avoid errors.

These figures show the growing awareness of LPAs in Devon and the need to act early to protect your future.

What our clients say

“I was worried about planning for the future, but Marley Solicitors made setting up my LPA so easy. Their clear advice and kindness gave me peace of mind.” – Margaret, Exmouth

“I was nervous about getting an LPA, but Marley Solicitors explained everything clearly and handled the registration. I’m so grateful for their support.” – Peter, Okehampton

“Marley Solicitors helped me set up both LPAs for my finances and health. Their professionalism and care made a daunting process feel manageable.” – Jane, Teignmouth

Types of lasting power of attorney we handle

Marley Solicitors assists Devon residents with both types of LPAs to ensure comprehensive protection:

• Property and financial affairs LPA: Allows your chosen attorney to manage your finances, such as paying bills, handling bank accounts, or selling property. This can be used with your permission while you still have capacity or after you lose it.
• Health and welfare LPA: Empowers your attorney to make decisions about your medical treatment, care, and daily routine, including life-sustaining treatment, but only when you lack capacity.

You can choose to set up one or both LPAs, and we’ll ensure they reflect your specific wishes.

How to set up your LPA

Creating an LPA with Marley Solicitors is a straightforward process designed to give you confidence:

1. Discuss your needs: We’ll listen to your wishes and advise on the best LPA options for you.
2. Draft and sign: We prepare the LPA documents, ensuring they’re legally sound, and guide you through signing.
3. Register with OPG: We handle registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, which takes 8-12 weeks, ensuring your LPA is ready to use.

Acting now, while you have mental capacity, is crucial, as LPAs cannot be created after capacity is lost.

Why Devon residents trust us

Whether you’re in bustling Plymouth, coastal Dawlish, or a rural village like Chagford, Marley Solicitors is dedicated to helping Devon residents plan for the future. Our clients appreciate our approachable style, thorough expertise, and commitment to ensuring their wishes are respected. Setting up an LPA with us means you can rest easy knowing your affairs will be handled by someone you trust if the unexpected happens.

Don’t leave your future to chance. Contact Marley Solicitors today to start setting up your Lasting Power of Attorney and gain the peace of mind you deserve.

Call Marley Solicitors at 0330 999 1888 or email lesley@marleysolicitors.co.uk / yasmin@marleysolicitors.co.uk for your free consultation. We’re here 24/7.