Legal Actions Against Abusive Attorneys
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is meant to protect - not harm. Sadly, in some cases, an Attorney misuses that power. When this happens, legal action may be necessary to step in and protect the person at risk.
At Enable and Thrive, we’ve seen the impact that abuse of power can have. That’s why our solicitor-led team are passionate about acting swiftly and professionally when something goes wrong.
What counts as abuse?
Abuse by an attorney can include:
Stealing money or using funds for personal gain
Making decisions that aren’t in the person’s best interests
Neglecting their duties or failing to act at all
Manipulating or isolating the person they’re meant to protect
Unnecessary restriction of that person’s freedom
This can happen under both Health and Welfare as well as Property and Finance LPAs.
Taking legal action
If abuse is suspected, it’s important to act. Steps include:
Reporting concerns to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)
Applying to the Court of Protection to remove or replace the attorney
Seeking professional advice from a trusted organisation, such as us at Enable and Thrive
In serious cases, the attorney could face criminal investigation or civil proceedings.
If you suspect abuse, don’t stay silent. You are not alone - and there is help available.
At Enable and Thrive, we are here to protect, support and advocate for our clients.
Get in touch with our team if you have concerns you think we may be able to support with.