Our Midlands team are running an event open to civil servants across the UK called ‘Hoping for the best, planning for the worst’. You can find the link to the event here
The North West team are now offering a follow up event for civil servants in England and Scotland, which will focus on lasting power of attorney and wills. The rules differ in England and Scotland, so please ensure you join the correct session.
Did you know that;
- Lasting Power of Attorney: protects you during your lifetime
- having a LPA gives someone you trust - usually a relative or friend the power to act on your behalf
- without a LPA all your assets, including joint ones are frozen until a deputyship order has been granted
- it takes 9 months to appoint a deputy and can cost a minimum of £2170
- putting Lasting Power of Attorney in place while you are able to can avoid all the above issue
Did you know that Wills;
- ensure your wishes are known and are respected
- should be in place if you own a property, have children or have more than £5,000 in savings
- set out where you want your assets to go and when
- make gifts of sentimental value
- choose your Executors and Trustees
- choose your Guardians for children under 18
- are important and should be reviewed every 3 to 5 years.
These sessions will offer a great source of information and advice to those wanting to know more. The sessions will be small and interactive with a chance to get all your questions answered.
Please note that you must be able to access Microsoft Teams via the app or browser to join this online event. If you are unable to access this system on your work device you may wish to join using a personal device.
To book a place on this event, please use the links below:
North West 4 March 11am to 12pm - Book your ticket here
North West 27 April 11am to 12pm -Book your ticket here
East, South & East London 18 March 11am to 12pm - Book your ticket here
East, South & East London 15 April 11am to 12pm - Book your ticket here
North East Yorkshire & Humber 4 March 2pm to 3pm - Book your ticket here
North East Yorkshire & Humber 14 April 11am to 12 pm - Book your ticket here
Scotland 25 March 11am to 12 pm - Book your ticket here
Scotland 13 May 2pm to 3pm - Book your ticket here
South West 17 March 11am to 12pm - Book your ticket here
South West 22 April 11am to 12pm - Book your ticket here
28 comments
Comment by Maria McCracken posted on
Hi, are you considering any events for Northern Ireland?
Kindest regards
Comment by Laura Crouch posted on
Hello,
I'm from the Office of the Public Guardian who deals with lasting powers of attorney. We've been doing a lot of work on a campaign to inform people of the benefits of having LPAs so it would be great if we could get together on this.
If you can drop us an email communications@publicguardian.gov.uk we can have a chat!
thanks,
Laura
Comment by Tina Loyden posted on
Hi CS Local Team. The Power of Attorney and Wills sessions filled up pretty quickly (before we could promote to staff). Can you tell me if you are planning more of these sessions in the coming months?
Thank you
Comment by Nilam Rajput posted on
Are their going to further events as all are sold out
Comment by Edyta Jaremek posted on
Hi
I’m based in London and the event is sold out.
Any chance that Lasting power of attorney and will event will be recorded ?
Comment by Beverley Spink posted on
just received notification of these events but they are already sold out for London. Will there be anymore?
Comment by Michelle Greensted posted on
The sessions in my area were all sold out already when the events were publicised how do we get on a session? Thanks
Comment by Margaret G posted on
I can’t access any of the events as the tickets are sold out. Would there be any more mock up sessions ?
Comment by Ashok Mehay posted on
Are you running any more Lasting Power of Attorney and Wills - what are they and why do they matter?
Comment by lynn brown posted on
I have lasting poa for father . we live in Scotland it has to be done through a solicitor here and does not cost 2170.
Comment by Sue posted on
Hi,
Is it possible to have more sessions added please? they are obviously much in demand.
Thanks
Sue
Comment by Anjum posted on
It would be great if more sessions were arranged. I just seen this blog but no places left!! Hoping more are arranged, and we get informed as soon as they are available.
Comment by Sandra posted on
Hello, I just tried to sign up and the London sessions are already sold out. Will you be running any more sessions, or can you increase the numbers of attendees, or create a waiting list? Many thanks Sandra
Comment by Jo Parker posted on
Hi,
Will there be some more sessions planned or a recording for those that cannot get on a session to view?
Many thanks
Jo
Comment by Louise posted on
These seem to be sold out. Can you put on some more please?
Comment by Eleanor Haddon posted on
Hello. I'm from the National Appointee set up when visiting was suspended. This would be very useful for the team but we are based in Central region and I note there are no places available for our region - is it possible to have a session for us or can I sign up for one of the other regions. Also we are trying to set up some awareness sessions on appointees for processing offices. Thanks you
Comment by Bob posted on
As above please could you add more sessions they are all 'sold out'. Thank you.
Comment by Dawn Peak posted on
I agree please, both North West sessions are booked out
Comment by Julie McKie posted on
Hi, I have been attempting to join the sessions for Scotland but the March and May events are sold out, would there be any more scheduled as would be really interested in attending due to being a carer for my aunt and about to embark on Power of Attorney and how to proceed with the least cost? thanks
Comment by Michelle posted on
Scotland is also sold out, more sessions would be beneficial please.
Comment by Leya posted on
Hi, as above - the sessions are sold out already
Comment by Jennifer posted on
Hi both the Scotland session are sold out, is it possible to put more sessions on?
Comment by Fiona Finlay posted on
The 2 Scottish sessions are already sold out, will others be added?
Comment by Sharon Haston posted on
Hi, I was hoping to join one of the Scottish sessions but they are full. Will there be any more scheduled? Thank you.
Comment by Neil Tindale posted on
Hi, just tried to book an event for North West, but both are already sold out! Are there any more planned?
Comment by Paula posted on
More sessions in Scotland please
Comment by Eleanor Haddon posted on
Hello. I posted a comment last week but it appears to have been ignored. I am on the National Appointee Team and would find these sessions very useful as we deal with the whole country. However, there are no sessions for Central region - is this an oversight?
Comment by tracey Abbiss posted on
Hi I am booked in for today is it starting at 10.30 or 11.00 am thanks Tracey Abbiss from Wolverhampton and how do I join is it in the email to join team?