Why you should consider having a GPA during the coronavirus lockdown If you are self-isolating or housebound but need someone to go out and about on your behalf to manage your property and affairs, a General Power of Attorney (GPA) could be a useful document to have in place. A GPA can be put in place much more quickly than a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).  This is because it doesn’t need to be registered with the Office of the Public...

Most of us are stuck at home and it is a good time to get organised.  Here are some suggestions to get your legal and financial affairs in order. These tasks don’t have to be tackled in one go.  If you put these steps in place, you won’t have to think about them when this pandemic is over and you don’t have as much time on your hands: –   To help a family member, financial advisor, will draftsman or attorneys (if you have a Power of...