This bill modernises how lasting powers of attorney are made and registered, introducing digital options, identity verification, and streamlined objection processes. It also allows Chartered Legal Executives to certify copies of powers of attorney.
A Bill to make provision about lasting powers of attorney; to make provision about proof of instruments creating powers of attorney; and for connected purposes
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Stephen Metcalfe, Viscount Stansgate
Introduced: 2022-06-15
Royal Assent: 2023-09-18