It’s a sensible move to put your LPAs in place when you have the mental capacity to do so, but your choice of attorneys is crucial.

Appointing just one attorney is rarely advisable. Doing so can lead to an extra step in the house buying and selling process if your partner loses capacity, so it is worth considering other options. Learn more about Lasting Powers of Attorney and jointly owned property in this helpful article.

Understanding your legal documents is essential. Modern legal advisers use plain English and create sections to make your Will easy to read and understand. Legal words and phrases are inevitable in a well-drafted, accurate Will because they avoid ambiguity.

To help you, I’ve explained the most common legal terms used in estate planning in this article.