The Hidden Dangers of Not Having a Lasting Power of Attorney

The Hidden Dangers of Not Having a Lasting Power of Attorney


Imagine you've taken out an equity release plan with a draw-down facility. Now, imagine you lose mental capacity and haven’t set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Your family can't access your funds. Your draw-down account is frozen.

This isn’t hypothetical. It’s happening every day.

Without an LPA in place for both Property & Finance and Health & Welfare, your loved ones must go through the lengthy and expensive Court of Protection process. This can take many months and cost thousands of pounds—leaving your family financially stuck at a critical time.

Benefits of an LPA include:

  • Immediate legal access to manage your finances if needed

  • Making decisions about your care, home, and wellbeing

  • Avoiding disputes or delays during medical emergencies

If you lose capacity and have no LPA, your equity release funds could be locked away. Protect your future access today.


 

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