You want to trust important decisions about your finances, your health and your wellbeing to somebody who is close to you. That person may be your spouse or next of kin, but equally you may prefer to give that responsibility to somebody else. That’s where a Lasting Power of Attorney comes in.
There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney – one that deals with decisions to do with your health and welfare and another that deals with your property and finances.
They are separate, and you don’t have to give powers to the same person for both areas. Equally, you may feel you need help with your finances, but you don’t want to give somebody else the power to make health decisions for you.