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Lasting Power of Attorney

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For only £99 per document (excluding government fees) our user-friendly online process streamlines the application for both your Health & Welfare and Property & Finance Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms, taking an average of just 15 minutes to complete.

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I always thought LPAs were just for older people, but a friend's accident made me realise it could happen to anyone. Now, I know my loved ones can act on my behalf if needed.

Stuart G, Emsworth

My mum trusted me to be her attorney, and when her health declined, I was able to handle everything smoothly — without legal red tape or court delays.

Sameera E, Guildford

I didn’t write anything for my Preferences & Instructions. I figured the law already has safeguards in place, and my attorneys will have enough guidance to act in my best interests

Mike A, Leicester

Figuring out who would be my certificate provider was the last part of the form I sorted. I didn't realise how important that person would be until I read more about their role.

Claire S, Chelmsford

A friend had their LPA rejected due to an error, so I made sure mine was checked by the experts at PowerofAttorneyOnline.co.uk - best decision I made!

Helen B, East Molesey

Before you start, you'll need to be prepared to provide details on:

  • The LPA Donor
  • The LPA Attorney(s)
  • The LPA Replacement Attorney(s)
  • Preferences and Instructions
  • The LPA Certificate Provider
  • The LPA People to Notify

All parties involved (you, your attorneys, witnesses, and the certificate provider) must sign in ink on paper. The Office of the Public Guardian currently doesn't accept digital or electronic signatures for LPAs. Please ensure you have access to a printer, as you'll need to print the documents when we send them to you at the end of the application process.

Does the Donor live in England and Wales?

LPAs cover people who live or have assets in England and Wales. An LPA may not work in other countries, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The donor should consider getting legal advice on making an LPA if:

  • The donor lives outside England and Wales
  • The donor has property outside England and Wales
  • The donor is planning to move away from England and Wales
  • There are other reasons why the donor's location could cause complications
What is a Donor?
The 'donor' is the person appointing other people to make decisions on their behalf. The donor:

  • Must be 18 or over
  • Must be able to make their own decisions at the time their Lasting Power of Attorney is made—this is known as having mental capacity

Only the donor can make decisions about their Lasting Power of Attorney and the people involved.

It's OK for the donor to get help making their Lasting Power of Attorney. Many donors talk to family, friends, or a legal adviser. However, the donor must make their own decisions about their Lasting Power of Attorney. For example, no one else should choose the donor’s attorneys for them.

Does the Donor have other names?

If the donor uses more than one name or used to be known by a different or maiden name, include a list of these names in the ‘donor details’ section of the Lasting Power of Attorney. This will help attorneys deal with banks and other organisations on the donor’s behalf.

Is the Donor bankrupt or subject to a Debt Relief Order

There are rules about bankruptcy and debt relief orders (DROs) for a property and financial affairs Lasting Power of Attorney. If the donor is bankrupt or subject to a DRO, they can make, sign, and register a property and financial affairs Lasting Power of Attorney. However, their attorneys will not have power over all the donor’s property.

The donor should think about getting legal advice before they make an LPA. The LPA will be cancelled if the donor becomes bankrupt or subject to a DRO after their property and financial affairs LPA is made or registered. Bankruptcy and DROs do not affect a health and welfare LPA.

If the Donor Lives Outside England and Wales, or Has Property Outside England and Wales

LPAs cover people who live or have assets in England and Wales. An LPA may not work in other countries, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The donor should think about getting legal advice on making an LPA if:

  • The donor lives outside England and Wales
  • The donor has property outside England and Wales
  • The donor is planning to move away from England and Wales
  • There are other reasons why where the donor lives could cause complications