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hillstrider Jun 2018 12:18pm, 16 Jun 2018 5,051 posts	0 hillstrider I must be getting old, as I've made an appointment with my solicitor to take out a Lasting Power of Attorney.
LazyDaisy Jun 2018 12:38pm, 16 Jun 2018 22,858 posts	0 LazyDaisy No, HS, we did that when OH retired, so we knew (and our boys know) it's done and we don't need to think about it when it might be more 'difficult'.
Lip Gloss Jun 2018 1:37pm, 16 Jun 2018 29,922 posts	0 Lip Gloss Ding my dad's one has made me think I need to shift and do mine too.
GregP Jun 2018 1:48pm, 16 Jun 2018 103,526 posts	0 GregP Sorry, I'm lost. We do one for ourselves?
Lip Gloss Jun 2018 2:42pm, 16 Jun 2018 29,925 posts	0 Lip Gloss Yeah Greg you can set up your own. My sister did hers a couple of years ago naming her boys to look after all her needs.
GregP Jun 2018 3:10pm, 16 Jun 2018 103,527 posts	0 GregP That sounds a really sensible idea - thanks.
hillstrider Jun 2018 4:21pm, 16 Jun 2018 5,052 posts	0 hillstrider If you don't set up your own LPA, it can take up to 8 months before anyone can start to take care of your affairs, especially financial. I took out Enduring Powers of Attorney for both of my parents, which made life much easier sorting everything out.
hillstrider Jun 2018 4:21pm, 16 Jun 2018 5,053 posts	0 hillstrider If you don't set up your own LPA, it can take up to 8 months before anyone can start to take care of your affairs, especially financial. I took out Enduring Powers of Attorney for both of my parents, which made life much easier sorting everything out.
hillstrider Jun 2018 4:21pm, 16 Jun 2018 5,054 posts	0 hillstrider If you don't set up your own LPA, it can take up to 8 months before anyone can start to take care of your affairs, especially financial. I took out Enduring Powers of Attorney for both of my parents, which made life much easier sorting everything out.
hillstrider Jun 2018 4:21pm, 16 Jun 2018 5,055 posts	0 hillstrider If you don't set up your own LPA, it can take up to 8 months before anyone can start to take care of your affairs, especially financial. I took out Enduring Powers of Attorney for both of my parents, which made life much easier sorting everything out.