Make Your Lasting Power of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you choose the people you trust to help with important decisions if you ever become unable to manage things yourself. This guided planner will help you understand your options and take the next step with confidence.
Start With A Few Quick Questions
Who is the Lasting Power of Attorney for?
Does everyone still have the mental capacity to make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Which Lasting Power of Attorney would you like help with?
How would you prefer your appointment?
Let’s Arrange Your Appointment
Complete your details below and Nathan will be in touch shortly to discuss your circumstances and arrange a suitable appointment.
There Are Two Types of Lasting Power of Attorney
Each type gives your attorneys authority to help with different parts of your life. Many people choose to put both in place so financial, property, health and care decisions are covered.
Property & Financial Affairs
This LPA gives your attorneys legal authority to help manage money, property and financial matters if support is ever needed.
- Bank accounts, savings and pensions
- Benefits, income and regular payments
- Gas, electric, water and household bills
- Property, mortgage or rent matters
- Care fees and financial paperwork
- Speaking to banks, councils and providers
Health & Welfare
This LPA gives your attorneys authority to help with health, care and welfare decisions if you cannot make those decisions yourself.
- Care and support arrangements
- Medical treatment decisions
- Where you live or receive care
- Speaking with doctors and care providers
- Daily routine and personal welfare
- End-of-life care decisions, if authorised
Important to know: Property & Financial Affairs LPAs can be used with your permission while you still have capacity, or if you lose capacity later. Health & Welfare LPAs are used when you cannot make the relevant health or care decision yourself.
Don't Wait Until Capacity Becomes A Concern
A Lasting Power of Attorney can only be made while you understand what you're signing and have the mental capacity to make your own decisions.
Putting your LPAs in place early means the right legal authority is already there should illness, an accident, dementia or another change in circumstances mean you need support.
Once mental capacity has been lost, it may be too late to create a Lasting Power of Attorney. In many cases, loved ones may instead have to apply through the Court of Protection, a process that can be expensive, time consuming and stressful.
How
Making a Lasting Power of Attorney does not need to feel overwhelming. Nathan will guide you through the choices, explain the registration process, and help make sure everything is completed properly.
Make Your Enquiry
Get in touch by completing the quick LPA questions, calling Nathan directly, or arranging a home visit. Appointments are flexible, and Nathan will always do his best to work around your schedule.
Talk Through Your Options
Nathan will explain Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare LPAs, who can act as your attorneys, and what each document allows them to do.
Signed, Checked & Submitted
Nathan personally oversees the signing and witnessing process to help make sure everything is completed correctly before the LPAs are submitted to the Office of the Public Guardian.
Understanding OPG Registration Fees
The Office of the Public Guardian charges a registration fee for each Lasting Power of Attorney submitted. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for fee remission or a full exemption.
Standard Registration Fee
Where fee remission or exemption does not apply, the current OPG registration fee is £92 per Lasting Power of Attorney document.
Fee Remission
Some people may qualify for a reduced OPG registration fee, depending on income and personal circumstances.
Fee Exemption
Some applicants may qualify for a full exemption, meaning no OPG registration fee is payable.
Not Sure What Applies To You?
During your appointment, Nathan can explain the OPG registration fees, check whether fee remission or exemption may apply, and guide you through the process before your LPAs are submitted.
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