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Martin Lewis said he believes an £82 document was 'even more important than a will' and it was 'worrying' that fewer people had one.

The Money Saving Expert founder has urged people to think about securing a Power of Attorney.

During his latest BBC Sounds podcast , the personal finance guru revealed he's had one sorted since his thirties.

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The Mirror reports that a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you - the 'donor' - appoint one or more people - known as 'attorneys' - to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

An LPA is designed to hand families greater authority over what unfolds if someone suffers an accident or illness which means t

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