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Lasting powers of attorney: Pay close attention

David Rees QC and Joseph Rich examine a case that highlights common problems with lasting powers of attorney ‘If the court determines that an LPA contains a provision which would be ineffective, it must either sever the provision or direct the Public Guardian not to register the instrument.’ The Public Guardian v DA; BP [2018] …

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The Public Guardian's Severance Applications [2017] EWCOP 10

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David Rees QC (pictured left) is a barrister and Joseph Rich is a pupil barrister at 5 Stone Buildings, Lincoln’s Inn. David Rees QC was instructed by the Official Solicitor as advocate to the court in The Public Guardian v DA