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Official account for the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). This is not a customer service channel. For queries, please call 0300 456 0300.

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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
26 days
A lasting power of attorney, or LPA, is helpful for everyone over the age of 18. A partner or close family member cannot make many decisions on your behalf without legal authority. Here’s how to get started:
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
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An LPA can help anyone aged 18 or over plan for the future in case of accidents and illnesses. Read more: #LPA #FuturePlanning 💼💡 #OPGspotlight
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Bland.ai
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Office of the Public Guardian
4 days
In a recent poll, 36% of you thought you were too young to consider making a lasting power of attorney (LPA). If you are 18 or over, you can make an LPA. Read more: #LPA #FuturePlanning 💼💡 #OPGspotlight
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
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Did you know our 'lasting power of attorney - where to start' animation is available with British Sign Language (BSL)? The BSL, English and Welsh versions of the animation are all available to watch on Youtube: #DeafAwarenessWeek #BSL
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
11 days
📞 Our contact centre will be closed over the bank holiday weekend. Monday 6 May: CLOSED Normal hours resume from Tuesday 7 May 2024.
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@GiveSendGo
GiveSendGo
3 months
Raise money the easy way!
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
12 days
Question of the week: If you haven't you got a lasting power of attorney, why not?
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
18 days
Question of the week: If you haven't you got a lasting power of attorney, why not?
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
19 days
Court of Protection: The court that makes decisions on property and financial or health and welfare matters for people who lack mental capacity. Read the full definition and find other words and phrases on our blog:
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
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In a recent poll, 68% of you knew that your attorney does not need to live in the UK or be a British citizen. Attorneys also need to: - be 18 or over - have mental capacity to make their own decisions Read more: #LPA #FuturePlanning 💼💡 #OPGspotlight
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@IDIConsulting
IDI Consulting
7 months
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@OPGGovUK
Office of the Public Guardian
21 days
Tackling our terminology: Attorney. The person chosen to act for someone else on an EPA or LPA. The donor will appoint an attorney (or attorneys) to help them make decisions when they’re no longer able to do so. 🗨️ Read the full definition here:
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Office of the Public Guardian
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Tackling our terminology: Donor. Someone who has created either an EPA or LPA. They are referred to as ‘donors’ because they have donated certain decision-making powers to someone else. 🗨️ Read the full definition here:
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@mansourtarek_
Tarek Mansour
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President Biden’s budget proposal calls for an increase in capital gains tax up to 44.6%! This would be the highest capital gains tax the US has ever seen. There’s more: it also calls for a 25% tax on unrealized capital gains. It’s only for households worth at least $100…
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