LPA question re Additional needs

Bomber_55

Hi all, I've searched forums but cannot find anything relevant to this? 
Friend has had a stroke (53yrs old) and is slowly recovering but needs to do her LPA. Her son is 24 but has needs (Autistic spectrum, Dyspraxia etc, communication). He is aware of money and responsibility and could in the future live independently. He would be the natural choice for LPA as all relatives are elderly.  
Is anyone aware of guidance for this or if we can make him LPA with support from a responsible adult for example? 
My friend is currently ~OK and has capacity to make LPA decision but she is planning for any future issues etc 
Do any charities support this kind of thing? 

many thanks 

msb1234

I would say that’s a poor choice. The LPA needs to be a responsible adult. 

Bomber_55

@msb1234 thanks for your view!! whilst you may think it’s a poor choice you don’t know the history or if the person is a responsible adult !! I was hoping for constructive comments 

Grumpelstiltskin

Firstly your post is in the wrong section it should be in the main section.

Marriage, relationships & families — MoneySavingExpert Forum  

Secondly no one on here know the people involved so how can we say what is the best way forward?

Bomber_55

Grumpelstiltskin said:

Firstly your post is in the wrong section it should be in the main section.

Marriage, relationships & families — MoneySavingExpert Forum  

Secondly no one on here know the people involved so how can we say what is the best way forward?

I agree that no one knows but the comment on it’s a poor choice wasn’t really helpful. I will try and change to the right forum 👍👍

Bomber_55

I have reposted in correct forum so please don’t comment here. 

Apologies 😬

msb1234

Bomber_55 said:

@msb1234 thanks for your view!! whilst you may think it’s a poor choice you don’t know the history or if the person is a responsible adult !! I was hoping for constructive comments 

If the person you were asking about was a responsible adult, then surely you wouldn’t need to ask the question? You said they would need the support of a responsible adult. Either they are responsible or they are not.