At the end of this module, participants will have a good knowledge and understanding of the Lasting Power of Attorney under the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act. In particular, participants will be able to understand & explain the following:
• What is a Lasting Power of Attorney
• Appointment of donees of a Lasting Power of Attorney
• Termination of donee’s appointment
• Powers of donees of a Lasting Power of Attorney
• Revocation of Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Roles, powers & functions of the Public Guardian
• Roles & functions of the Office of the Public Guardian
• How to make & register a Lasting Power of Attorney
• How to conduct due diligence when dealing with donees who are acting on behalf of donors.