lasting power of attorney
- lasting power of attorney
-
A power of attorney governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005. A lasting power of attorney can grant authority for the attorney to make decisions in relation to the donor's property and affairs, or in relation to the donor's personal welfare. A lasting power of attorney in relation to the donor's personal welfare may not be used until the donor loses capacity (or the attorney reasonably believes that the donor has lost capacity). Before it can be used, a lasting power of attorney must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Related links
Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms.
www.practicallaw.com.
2010.
Look at other dictionaries:
lasting power of attorney — a power of attorney given legal authority by the UK Mental Capacity Act 2005. Under the Act, anyone who has mental capacity may choose another person to make decisions (including decisions regarding health care) on their behalf if they… … The new mediacal dictionary
power of attorney — power of attorney: an instrument containing an authorization for one to act as the agent of the principal that terminates esp. upon revocation by the principal or death of the principal or agent – called also letter of attorney; du·ra·ble power… … Law dictionary
Power of attorney — For the television program, see Power of Attorney (TV show). A power of attorney (POA) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another s behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter. The person… … Wikipedia
enduring power of attorney — A power of attorney formerly governed by the Enduring Powers of Attorney Act 1985, which was repealed on 1 October 2007. From 1 October 2007, no new enduring powers of attorney may be created and existing enduring powers of attorney are governed… … Law dictionary
Attorney General of Virginia's climate science investigation — The Attorney General of Virginia s climate science investigation was a civil fraud investigation of five research grant applications by former University of Virginia professor Michael E. Mann, initiated in April 2010 by Virginia Attorney General… … Wikipedia
Patent attorney — A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law and practice, such as filing an opposition. The term… … Wikipedia
Operation Power Outage — was a law enforcement sting operation targeted at arresting and indicting members of the Armenian American criminal group Armenian Power operating in the United States. The group is accused of racketeering offenses, bank fraud schemes,… … Wikipedia
Unemployment benefits — are payments made by governments to unemployed people. It may be based on a compulsory para governmental insurance system. Depending on the jurisdiction and the status of the person, those sums may be meager, covering only basic needs (thus a… … Wikipedia
Health care proxy — A health care proxy is a power of attorney that allows an agent to make health care decisions in the event that the primary individual is incapable of executing such decisions. [cite web|publisher=University of Miami School of… … Wikipedia
advance decision — England, Wales A decision an individual makes, when he has capacity, to refuse the giving or continuing of specific medical treatment in specific, future circumstances, when he has lost capacity. Only individuals who have reached 18 can make… … Law dictionary
