I started another thread about LPA as I have a different question - hope it's ok.
DH & I have LPA for my Dad. His solicitor was very clear on the importance of both & we have found the health/welfare one very useful. Now DH's parents need him & his brother to have LPA as their health is getting worse. However I spoke to the family solicitor today who said the health one isn't needed. I disagreed based on experience with my dad. The solicitor said next of kin always have more say than any health professionals. He said they just try it on but under the mental capacity act don't have more power/say than next of kin. Surely this isn't correct. I'm sure I've read lots on here about problems people have without LPA.
Could you post any info I can print out & show the family & the solicitor? Thanks in advance.
DH & I have LPA for my Dad. His solicitor was very clear on the importance of both & we have found the health/welfare one very useful. Now DH's parents need him & his brother to have LPA as their health is getting worse. However I spoke to the family solicitor today who said the health one isn't needed. I disagreed based on experience with my dad. The solicitor said next of kin always have more say than any health professionals. He said they just try it on but under the mental capacity act don't have more power/say than next of kin. Surely this isn't correct. I'm sure I've read lots on here about problems people have without LPA.
Could you post any info I can print out & show the family & the solicitor? Thanks in advance.