Self-paced online6 CPD hours

A Guide to Powers of Attorney

A self-paced online guide to Powers of Attorney, in three modules with self-tests.

Course Overview

An online, self-paced LPA course written and developed by Siobhan Rattigan. It covers the necessary elements regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney including Ordinary Powers of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney, Lasting Powers of Attorney, the people involved in making an LPA, the role of the certificate provider, an overview of the types of LPA, the LPA form, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, key principles, the relevant test, capacity to make an LPA, and advance decisions.

The course consists of 3 modules with a self-test after each module. It does not cover commercial or business LPAs. You have 6 months to complete it.