Herald - Issue 403

Page 50 • The HERALD • 11th March 2021 v THE HERALD - INDEPENDENT AND PROUD OF IT v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Building Plans & Estimating Building Plans for Planning & Building Regulation approval Builders Estimating Service Free initial meeting and estimate CAD drawings produced on latest software Please call Bob on 07795 692060 Email abbott.bob@sky.com The next Herald is out on 1st April If you care about what will happen to your assets a er you die, you ought to care at least as much about keeping those assets safe while you are still alive. Making a ‘Lasting Power of Attorney’ (LPA) gives someone you have chosen the right to look a er your nances or health and welfare when you are unable to do so. is is not merely something the elderly need nor is it limited to dealing with matters when someone has lost mental capacity. You never know what is round the corner. An accident might leave you unable to deal with your a airs temporarily. An LPA allows your appointed attorney to act on your behalf until you are able once more to take control of your a airs. Without an LPA in place, if you suddenly become unable to manage your own a airs then an application would have to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy. is can take months and can be costly. e Court can appoint a professional Deputy who will charge a fee every time he/she acts for you Putting an LPA in place is a little like taking out life insurance. You hope that you will never need it but can at least be con dent that you have done your best to help your loved one’s cope at a di cult time. You must be mentally capable to make an LPA so, just like a will, if you don’t have one by the time it’s required, it’s too late. As a member of a dedicated team of specialists at Scott Bailey, I can ensure that your a airs are managed as you would choose – both in life and death. Contact me for advice on your options by calling: 01590 676933 or email: rebecca@scottbailey.co.uk Why Bother with a Power of Attorney? by Solicitor, Rebecca Hatton of Scott Bailey Businesses Make a Difference Many businesses have found a great way to put something back into their communities by supporting their local Rotary Club. ey can give this support in several ways, including sharing their expertise or resources, offering to help with or sponsor local events, or making an annual donation to cover some of the overheads incurred with local fundraising. Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club play a vital part in the local community supporting good causes including charities and schools. is is enhanced by having Business Partners who can be relied upon to lend a helping hand from time to time. ere are so many ways you can support Hythe & Waterside Rotary Club, even if your spare time is limited. If you would like to know more, please email the club secretary at: secretary@ hytherotary.org.uk