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THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY Common misconceptions: ‘The next of kin always gets the final say if the patient is unable to make decisions for themselves’. If you don't have an LPA, your family will need to apply to The Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to make decisions for you. If you don’t have an LPA and lose capacity and your family have to apply to The Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy , this is a very slow process and is a very costly process, indeed costing thousands of pounds and in the meantime, no one will have access to your bank account, thus not being able to pay for your care fees. ‘If a couple has a joint bank account and their home is in joint names, the other can legally make decisions for them’. If you do not have an LPA, the bank could become severely restricted hence hindering your partner having access to funds. This can be devastating, especially if the joint owner has their income or pension paid into this account, or they use it to pay critical bills such as a mortgage or utility costs. Health conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or a stroke can cause making decisions to become very difficult. Call us today for clear, understandable advice on Lasting Powers of Attorneys.