An online tool to apply for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is still not available despite being announced over a year ago – and the Government has confirmed that it doesn't have a launch date. This means a tricky paper form remains the only way to apply for this crucial protection.
Power of Attorney online tool STILL not live – here's how the process is set to change in future
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Power of Attorney online tool STILL not live – here's how the process is set to change in future
Former_MSE_Molly_G
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Completing the signing is like writing lines at school. We did four as a couple at Christmas and inevitably one came back rejected as a witness signature was missing despite a few checks.
Being able to do everything on line would alleviate the difficulty in getting everyone together in one place on social occasions and a good digital system would flag up mistakes too.
Dealing with my 97 aunt’s affairs as COP deputy focused my mind on the need to insure LPAs are in place.0
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