Powers of Attorney

Plan ahead and protect your future

Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to choose trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.

Setting up an LPA is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your future. It gives you control over who will make decisions for you and ensures your wishes are respected if you lose mental capacity through illness, accident, or dementia.

Why Make an LPA Now?

You must have mental capacity when you make an LPA. If you lose capacity without an LPA in place, your family will need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order - a lengthy and expensive process.

Types of Lasting Power of Attorney

Property and Financial Affairs LPA

This allows your attorneys to make decisions about:

  • Managing your bank accounts
  • Paying bills and expenses
  • Collecting benefits or pension
  • Selling your property
  • Managing investments
  • Running your business
Health and Welfare LPA

This allows your attorneys to make decisions about:

  • Your daily routine and care
  • Medical treatment
  • Where you should live
  • Life-sustaining treatment (if you give them this authority)
  • Your diet and dress
  • Who you have contact with

We recommend making both types of LPA to ensure all aspects of your life are covered.

Choosing Your Attorneys

You can appoint one or more attorneys. When choosing attorneys, consider people who:

  • You trust completely
  • Are reliable and organized
  • Understand your wishes and values
  • Are likely to be available when needed
  • Get along with each other (if appointing multiple attorneys)

You can also appoint replacement attorneys to act if your first choice is unable to.

The LPA Process

1. Consultation

We discuss your wishes and explain your options in detail.

2. Drafting

We prepare your LPA documents accurately and in accordance with legal requirements.

3. Signing

You, your attorneys, and a certificate provider sign the documents in the correct order.

4. Registration

We register your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian (this can take 8-10 weeks).

Certificate Provider

Your LPA must be signed by a certificate provider who confirms you understand what you're doing and aren't being pressured. This must be either:

  • Someone you've known personally for at least 2 years, or
  • Someone with relevant professional skills (like a solicitor, doctor, or social worker)

We can act as your certificate provider or help you find a suitable person.

Fixed Fee Service

We offer fixed fee LPA services: £300 per LPA or £500 for both types. This includes all legal advice, document preparation, and registration assistance. Office of the Public Guardian registration fees are additional (currently £82 per LPA).

Key Benefits
  • Control: You choose who will act for you
  • Peace of mind: Your affairs will be managed
  • Flexibility: You set instructions and preferences
  • Cost effective: Avoids expensive court applications
Did You Know?

Over 2.5 million people in the UK are estimated to lack capacity to make some decisions for themselves. Without an LPA, families face stress and expense when trying to help.

Get Started Today

Contact us to arrange a consultation about setting up your Lasting Power of Attorney.

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