Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) vs Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

A power of attorney is a document by which one person (the “donor”) gives another person (the “attorney”) the power to act on their behalf and in their name.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) were introduced in 2007 by the Mental Capacity Act and replaced the old system of enduring powers of attorney (EPAs). Like the EPA, the LPA remains effective after the donor loses mental capacity. There are a few very important differences between the two.

Vulnerability, Investments, Long Term CareVictoria Vyce19 July 2022LPA, EPA, lasting power of attorney