The bit most people get wrong? Making a will and thinking the job is done. If you lose the ability to make your own decisions — through illness, injury or age — your family can’t simply step in. Without a lasting power of attorney, even selling a house or paying off debts means an application to the Court of Protection, at their own expense to begin with, and a wait that can stretch for months.
In this episode, Gina explains the two types of LPA, when it’s too late to make one, and the key things to consider that keep you in the driving seat for as long as you’re able.