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AHJ Wills & Estates can help with many aspects of your estate planning including Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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LPAS are as important as Wills
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Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney in Sheffield and South Yorkshire
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to do so yourself. Many people believe LPAs are only for the elderly, but accidents and illness can happen at any age. Setting one up early gives you and your family peace of mind.
At AHJ Wills & Estates, we can help you create both types of LPA:
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Property and Financial Affairs LPA – lets someone manage your finances, bills, and property.
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Health and Welfare LPA – allows someone to make decisions about your healthcare, treatment, and daily care.
Benefits of a Lasting Power of Attorney:
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Avoids costly and lengthy applications to the Court of Protection.
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Ensures your wishes are respected if you cannot speak for yourself.
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Gives your loved ones clarity and authority in difficult situations.
We make the LPA process simple and stress-free, so you can plan ahead with confidence.
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How can AHJ Wills & Estates help you?
At AHJ Wills & Estates, we know that planning for the future is about more than deciding what happens to your estate after you pass away. It is also about protecting yourself and your loved ones during your lifetime. That is where a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) becomes essential.
We have specialists within our team who focus on helping clients set up LPAs that give peace of mind and security. By appointing trusted people to make decisions on your behalf, you remain in control even if illness or accident means you cannot manage your own affairs.
Simply put, we specialise in Will writing and Powers of Attorney, ensuring your plans are tailored, lawful, and easy to understand. This includes, but is not restricted to:
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Single Wills
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Mirror Wills
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Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health & Welfare and Property & Financial Affairs
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Protective Property Trusts
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Discretionary Trusts
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Disabled/Vulnerable Beneficiary Trusts
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Flexible Life Interest Trusts
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Corporate Wills
With AHJ Wills & Estates, you can be confident that everything is managed professionally and with your best interests at heart.
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Meet the team
Andrew Askwith
I am the founder and Managing Director of AHJ Wills & Estates. I am also a Chartered Financial Planner and provide clients with tailored financial advice across a whole spectrum of planning opportunities. Most years I undertake a challenge and look to raise money for charity. In 2021 I decided that this challenge would be the London Marathon. I am not a runner by any stretch however I managed to get round in a reasonable time and raised over £8000.00 for Children with Cancer UK.
I specialise in will writing and tax planning. I work with a select portfolio of high net worth individuals with complex needs and requirements. As a result I have amassed a wealth of experience in complex estates and tax situations. This ensures that I am well positioned to help clients with all of their will and lasting power of attorney requirements.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife and 2 children. I have a keen passion for sports. I support Liverpool FC and don’t play football anymore, my legs will only handle golf these days.
Helen Askwith
I am the co-founder and Director of AHJ Wills & Estates. I have worked in finance for the majority of my career and amassed over 15 years of experience in wealth management and asset finance. Having worked for Coutts I have dealt with high net worth individuals with complex tax and estates requirements. This experience pays dividends with will writing and lasting power of attorneys.
I have a very busy lifestyle with working and looking after our 2 children. I really enjoy travelling and now the world is coming back to some degree of normality it would be great to start to get on some holidays again. I enjoy spending my spare time socialising with family and friends.
Victoria Haycock
Outside of work I have a young family and enjoy going on holiday and spending time in the peak district, I also have a huge passion for baking.
Josh Allalat
Having recently graduated from Sheffield Hallam University, I am excited to begin my career in the wealth management industry. My academic background has provided me with a strong foundation in finance and business principles, and I am eager to apply this knowledge as an estate practitioner, contributing to our clients’ financial success and well-being. I look forward to growing with the company and broadening my expertise in all aspects of wills and estate planning.
Originally from Croydon, London, I have always been passionate about sports and am a dedicated Fulham supporter. Away from work, I enjoy spending time with friends and occasionally going to the gym.
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Lasting Powers of Attorney FAQs
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint trusted people, known as attorneys, to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.
What types of LPA are there?
There are two types:
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Property and Financial Affairs LPA – covering financial decisions such as paying bills, accessing bank accounts, managing property, or dealing with investments.
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Health and Welfare LPA – covering decisions about medical treatment, care, and day-to-day wellbeing, including where you live.
Do I need both types of LPA?
Many people choose to have both, as they cover different aspects of life. Having both in place ensures that all areas are protected if you lose capacity.
Who can I appoint as my attorney?
You can appoint anyone over 18 who you trust to act in your best interests. Many people choose family members, close friends, or sometimes professionals. You can appoint more than one attorney and decide whether they must act together or independently.
Can my spouse or children automatically act for me without an LPA?
No. Without an LPA, even your spouse or children do not have automatic authority to manage your affairs. They would need to apply to the Court of Protection, which is a costly and time-consuming process.
When should I make an LPA?
You must have mental capacity to create an LPA, so it is best to put one in place while you are fit and well. Unexpected illness or accidents can happen at any age.
Can I change or cancel an LPA once it is registered?
Yes, you can change or revoke an LPA as long as you still have mental capacity. This allows you to adapt your arrangements if your circumstances or relationships change.
Does an LPA take effect straight away?
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA can be used with your permission while you still have capacity, or only if you lose capacity. A Health and Welfare LPA, however, can only be used if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself.
How do I set up an LPA?
LPAs must be completed correctly, signed, and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. Errors can cause delays or rejection, which is why many people choose professional support. We can help
How can AHJ Wills & Estates help?
We guide you through the process step by step, ensuring your LPA is correctly prepared, tailored to your wishes, and registered without issue. Our advice makes the process clear, straightforward, and stress free.