There are two types of LPA, one covering health and welfare and the other covering property and financial affairs. You can make an LPA for one or both areas depending on your needs.
This LPA can be used to give an attorney the power to make decisions about things like:
A health and welfare LPA can only be used when you’re unable to make your own decisions.
Use this LPA to give an attorney the power to make decisions about your money and property such as:
A property and financial affairs LPA can be used as soon as it’s registered, with your permission. If later then you can decide the criteria for when this will be.