Lasting Power of Attorney

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Could someone point me in the direction of a leaflet that I can give my mum regarding LPAs ?
I've thought for a long time it would be a good idea if she had one & her recent stay in hospital has reinforced that feeling.
However, in her words 'she's not ready for that yet' and even though we've said that when she is ready for one, if she hasn't got one it's too late she's still resistant as I think she thinks that that's it, she's lost control the moment it's in place.
I just want a leaflet that I can give her & she can read it, realise that it's not her losing control & hopefully agree to it!
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If she has just been in hospital is she on any social service lists who could chat to her?
Poa is not something you can get 'when you need it' unfortunately it's too late then.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/power-of-attorney/
It's not quick or cheap to get power of attorney after the event
https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney
I know she thinks that once you've signed it, that's it, you're no longer in charge - unfortunately she's the type of person who once she's got an idea about something, it's very difficult to shift it.
I hadn't thought of doing one myself Mojisola ...that would flummox her!