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Enduring Power of Attorney v Lasting Power of Attorney

Published / Last Updated on 17/11/2015

Video explores the differences between a pre 2007 Enduring Power of Attorney v Lasting Power of Attorney October 2007 onwards, the powers, options, certificate provider and registration with Office for Public Guardian.

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