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Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Applications
No one likes to think about a time when they may need someone else to make decisions on their behalf, but creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) early gives you peace of mind and ensures your wishes are protected.
Plan ahead with confidence
An LPA is one of the most important legal documents you can put in place. It allows you to appoint one or more trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so yourself, or if you would simply like someone to assist you with managing your affairs.
Making an LPA gives you peace of mind that the people you trust will be able to act in your best interests if the need arises.
Why should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Many people believe that their spouse, civil partner or adult children can automatically make decisions for them if they lose mental capacity. Unfortunately, this is not the case.
Without a valid LPA, your loved ones may have to apply to the Court of Protection for authority to manage your affairs. This can be a lengthy, costly and stressful process at an already difficult time.
Enduring Powers of Attorney
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a legal document that allowed someone to appoint one or more people to make decisions about their property and financial affairs if they became unable to manage those affairs themselves.
EPAs could only be made in England and Wales before 1 October 2007. They were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney, which provide broader protection by covering both financial matters and health and welfare decisions.
If you already have an EPA that was correctly completed and signed before 1 October 2007, it remains valid and can still be used.
When does an EPA need to be registered?
An EPA can be used while the donor still has mental capacity if they have given their attorney permission to do so. However, if the donor is becoming, or has become, mentally incapable of managing their financial affairs, the attorney must apply to register the EPA before continuing to act on the donor’s behalf.
Should I replace my EPA with an LPA?
In many cases, an existing EPA does not need to be replaced, as it remains legally valid. However, an EPA only covers property and financial affairs. If you would also like someone to make decisions about your health and welfare, you should consider making a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney.
If you do not already have an EPA, you can no longer create one. Instead, you should make a Lasting Power of Attorney, which is the current legal document used to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so in the future.
Our experienced solicitors can advise you on existing EPAs, assist with registration, and help you decide whether an additional LPA would be beneficial.
Why choose us?
Our solicitors combine expert legal knowledge with a personal approach, providing clear, jargon-free advice tailored to your needs. We are committed to making the legal process as straightforward and stress-free as possible to help you move forward with confidence.
Our fees
We offer fixed fees for preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and registering them at the Office of the Public Guardian:
| One Lasting Power of Attorney | £400 |
| Two Lasting Powers of Attorney | £700 |
| Four Lasting Powers of Attorney | £1,200 |
All of the above prices are subject to VAT @ 20%.
Disbursements:
Court fee (registering LPA(s) at the Office of the Public Guardian): £92.00 per LPA
"I was very impressed by the friendly and efficient service that I received."
Lasting Powers of Attorney Team
Ann Jarvis
Email: aj@paytons.co.uk
Phone: 01684 450 012
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