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Apply to search the Office of the Public Guardian registers to see if they have a Lasting Power of Attorney, deputy or guardian acting on their behalf
This guidance is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The opportunities available for aspiring barristers and solicitors in Yorkshire and beyond were discussed when the Attorney General visited staff at the Government Legal Department in Leeds.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Check a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA).
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
List of English-speaking lawyers and translators/interpreters for British nationals in the USA.
Includes dealing with benefits, taxes and leaving care
Section (275.01 - 275.05) last updated: October 2021.
Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government and represent it in court proceedings
Official samples of different versions of registered lasting powers of attorney and an explanation of what makes them valid.
A good practice guide for professionals preparing to act as an attorney under a lasting power of attorney.
Finding the right advice and advisor is the first step in making the best decisions for your invention or business.
Share a summary of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) with an organisation, add an LPA summary, keep track of which organisations can view an LPA summary.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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