Information relating to a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to appoint one or more people (known as attorneys) to support you in making decisions or to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.
Putting an LPA in place gives you greater control over how your affairs are managed should you become unable to make decisions for yourself in the future. Without an LPA, family members or loved ones do not automatically have the legal authority to act on your behalf. Instead, they may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a Deputy, a process that can be both time-consuming and costly.
If you hold a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for financial matters for a retired/dependant member who no longer has mental capacity to deal with their own affairs, please provide Berkshire Pension Fund with a copy of the registered LPA to hold on file.
You can do this by:
You can contact the pension payroll team for more information on 01628 796 670 or email info@berkshirepensions.org.uk
Further information about Power of Attorney, including the different types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), eligibility requirements, registration costs, and the steps involved in setting one up, can be found on the GOV.uk website