Lpa

[237SJ]

Re the health part of LPA. Is it worth doing this? If the person is in touch with the local hospice service who are aware of their wishes re resuscitation (as are family members) does it need to be included in the LPA?

[bednobs]

i've never been sure really - i have one, but as i'm reasonably young, it was made with the intention that should somthing catastrophic happen, my husband/family would at least have some idea about my thoughts and wishes. However, in your position, i might not bother, Don't forget that any decision made is made in hte person's best interests anyway which quite often accord with what people want. Unless she wants something out of the ordinary to happen re care and welfare, i wouldn't bother

[237SJ]

Thanks Bednobs. That`s what I was thinking. The important bit is the financial affairs side but I saw that there can be two parts and wondered how necessary it is. Makes it a bit simpler given that I`m going to try to do this myself without a solicitor (unless I run into difficulties).