Sep 25, 2025
Who Can Override a Lasting Power of Attorney? UK Law Guide
Who can override a power of attorney? UK estate planning law experts Walker Foster Solicitors explain how POAs can protect your assets.
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Catherine re-joined Walker Foster as a solicitor in the Private Client team in our Barnoldswick office in October 2023, having previously worked as a trainee solicitor with us between 2015 and 2017 in our Skipton and Ilkley offices.
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Catherine AckroydSolicitorCatherine qualified as a solicitor in 2017 following completion of her Law degree, Legal Practice Course, and Master of Laws in Legal Practice at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Catherine advises in relation to all aspects of private client work including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection matters. She is also an Affiliate member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).
Outside of work, Catherine plays the flute and piano and enjoys keeping fit by playing netball, going to the gym, and walking in the countryside.
Who can override a power of attorney? UK estate planning law experts Walker Foster Solicitors explain how POAs can protect your assets.
Walker Foster discusses the upcoming changes to lasting power of attorney (LPA) registration fees. Find out more and set up an LPA today.
Who can override a power of attorney? UK estate planning law experts Walker Foster Solicitors explain how POAs can protect your assets.
Powers of Attorney (PoA) and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) provide peace of mind that, should you become unable to make decisions yourself, a trusted person you have chosen will act on your behalf. They will be able to manage your affairs in line with your wishes, ensuring important matters are handled with care and responsibility.
When someone dies, everything they own - known as their estate - must be carefully managed and distributed in accordance with their wishes as set out in their will. This process involves not only passing assets to the chosen beneficiaries but also handling debts, taxes and legal formalities along the way. For many, this can be a daunting and emotional task, especially during a time of grief.
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