PROMOTION Powers of Attorney By Bizabeth Russ, director and solicitor of the Commercial Law Practice in Dorchester fahe subject ever comes up, you may ask yourselfwhat is the point of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. The answer to this conundrum is to Allthis stress and espense can be avoided if you have an I.PA in place. An LPA gives your chosen attorney power to deal with your propenty and financial affairs, and consider what will happen if you don't have also to deal with matters.concerning your If you are unsortunate enough to lose It is a difficult decision to choose to spend money on something that nobody wants spouse/civil partner or amy family member has authority to dealwith your finances to thinkabout. However, having one or both LPAs drawn up by a professional costs With no L.PA, your family will be forced a fraction of the costs that the Court of to make an application to the Court of Protection, This is a very lengthy and costly process, and whichever family member deals with your affairs will be closely watched over by the Court Consider making LPAs as an insurance should the worst happen in your life. Peace of mind is well worth payingo. For more indornation on making an LPA, ploase contact me, at The Commercial Law Practice on 01305 544015 or emal er@thecommerciallawpractice.com COMMERCIAL LAW PRACTICE LAW BUT DIFFERENTLY CONTACT US IN BREWERY SQUARE FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS COMMERCIAL LAW PRACTICE