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Lasting Powers of Attorney: Cautionary advice

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” Don’t put it off.Please don’t end up in our situation – it’s traumatic, costly, time consuming and mentally draining”

Why are Lasting Powers of Attorney so important?  If you are wondering why LPAs are such a priority, then this personal carenting story should help you to understand just how important they can be.

Andrea and her sister describe what happened after their mum, who did not have an LPA, was diagnosed with dementia.

They are sharing their story to encourage everyone to get LPAs sorted before it’s too late.

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Published: 10 / 08 / 2023, Last updated: 12/02/2025