https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/courtofprotection/Recent content in courtofprotection on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 25 May 2026 19:24:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-households-urged-to-secure-92-lasting-power-of-attorney-more-important-than-a-will/Mon, 25 May 2026 19:24:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-households-urged-to-secure-92-lasting-power-of-attorney-more-important-than-a-will/A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is equally essential as a will, yet it remains drastically underutilized among UK households, financial advisers have warned. The absence of an LPA can lead to severe consequences, especially when individuals lose the mental capacity to manage their affairs. Joe Farmer, co-founder of The Retirement Studio, emphasized the importance of LPAs: “LPAs should be considered as vital as drafting a will. Unfortunately, many families only recognize their importance when it is too late.