A lasting power of attorney allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to manage your affairs yourself.
Our fixed fee service is available for both property and financial affairs LPAs and health and welfare LPAs.
It is designed for people with straightforward arrangements who want to put a simple lasting power of attorney in place, appointing one attorney and one replacement attorney without additional restrictions or complex provisions.
Our experienced private client solicitors prepare all documentation, guide you through the signing process and register your lasting power of attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian, ensuring everything is completed correctly.
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Our simple lasting power of attorney is suitable where:
If your circumstances require additional protections or tailored provisions, we can advise on a bespoke lasting power of attorney instead.
You can read more about LPAs on our lasting power of attorney page.
Our simple LPA service is offered on a fixed fee basis.
The Office of the Public Guardian registration fee is £92 per lasting power of attorney, payable in addition to the fees above.
Additional certified copies are £50 plus VAT per document if required.
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Our experienced private client solicitors guide you through each step, making sure your lasting power of attorney is prepared and registered properly – so you can feel confident everything is in place if it is ever needed.
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Putting a lasting power of attorney in place is often simpler than people expect. Our experienced solicitors will guide you through the process clearly and efficiently.
How long does it take to register a lasting power of attorney?
Once the lasting power of attorney has been signed, it must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it can be used. The registration process typically takes several weeks because the application goes through a formal review and waiting period. As part of our fixed fee service, we submit the application and manage the registration process for you. This ensures the documents are completed correctly and helps avoid delays that can arise if forms are prepared incorrectly.
What is a simple lasting power of attorney?
A simple lasting power of attorney is designed for straightforward situations where you want to appoint one attorney and one replacement attorney without adding detailed instructions or restrictions. It allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so yourself. Our fixed fee service prepares the document, ensures it is signed correctly and registers it with the Office of the Public Guardian. This provides reassurance that your LPA is legally valid and ready to be used when needed.
What is included in your fixed fee LPA service?
Our fixed fee service covers the preparation and registration of a simple lasting power of attorney. We begin with an initial discussion to confirm the service is suitable. Our solicitors then prepare the LPA, act as the certificate provider to confirm capacity and ensure the document is signed correctly. We also submit the application to the Office of the Public Guardian and manage the registration process. One certified copy of the registered document is included and the original can be stored securely by us.
Do I need both types of lasting power of attorney?
There are two types of lasting power of attorney. A property and financial affairs LPA allows someone you trust to manage financial matters such as bank accounts, bills and property. A health and welfare LPA allows decisions to be made about medical treatment and care. Many people choose to put both in place so that someone they trust can assist with both financial and personal decisions if necessary. Our solicitors can explain the differences and help you decide which option is right for you.
When might a simple LPA not be suitable?
A simple lasting power of attorney is intended for straightforward situations. If you want to appoint multiple attorneys, include specific instructions or restrictions, or add detailed provisions about how decisions should be made, a more tailored LPA may be appropriate. In those circumstances our solicitors can advise on preparing a bespoke lasting power of attorney that reflects your wishes and provides the appropriate legal protection.
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