Brevitts Solicitors
Providing legal services in south Birmingham for over 50 years.
Court of Protection & Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal document that allows a person (known as the Donor) to choose one or more individuals (known as Attorneys) and gives them authority to make decisions about their health and care and/or financial affairs, including authority to make such decision where they no longer have mental capacity.
What if I do not have a Power of Attorney?
Without an LPA in place, in the event you lose mental capacity the only way your financial affairs can be managed is by an application being made to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order, which is a more lengthy and costly process.
What is the process?
We know this can be a daunting task at first, so we have outlined the process to help put your mind at ease. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have on any of the stages of the process.
Process Timeline
Step 1 - Initial Consultation
A 15 minute telephone conversation will be arranged between yourself and a member of the team to discuss your requirements and arrange an appointment, either face to face or via video. We will confirm the appointment in writing and provide a Questionnaire to be completed, along with copies of our Client Care Letter and Terms of Business.
Step 2 - Drafting of Paperwork
Following the appointment, and receipt of the completed Questionnaire, we will draft the required documents for your review.
Step 3 - Meeting with Solicitor
Following approval of the draft documents, a meeting will be arranged between you and the Solicitor to finalise the documents and for the Solicitor to act as the Certificate Provider.
Final Step - Registration of the Lasting Power of Attorney
Once you and all of the Attorneys have signed the paperwork, the original Power of Attorney is sent to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration. Typically this takes between 8-10 weeks. A copy of the final invoice will then be issued.
5 Oak Tree Ln,
Selly Oak,
Birmingham
B29 6JE
Wecare@brevittssolicitors.co.uk
(0121) 472 4131
Brevitts Solicitors is trading name of Jane Brevitt Solicitor LLP and is a limited liability partnership authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 517354 and registered in England and Wales with registered number OC347420.
Its registered office is 5, Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6JE. Members: Mrs J.A. Sutton (Jane Brevitt) Solicitor (Accredited Solicitor for the Elderly) and Mr. L.A. Sutton C.I.L.E.XE