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Lasting Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you choose, while you still can, who would make decisions for you if you were ever unable to make them yourself. It is one of the most important documents you can put in place, and we make it straightforward, at a fixed fee.

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Decisions in safe hands, if you ever cannot make them

A Lasting Power of Attorney, or LPA, is a legal document that lets you appoint people you trust, your attorneys, to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to make them yourself, whether through illness, an accident, or age. Putting one in place while you have full capacity means your wishes are followed and your family is spared a difficult court process later.

There are two types, and many people choose to put both in place. We advise you on who to appoint and how, draft the documents, and submit them to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration. Choose the type that fits your needs below, or speak to us and we will guide you.

Lasting Power of Attorney services

Available at our South Wimbledon branch.

Property & Financial Affairs LPALets your attorneys manage money, bank accounts, bills, and property if you are unable to.Learn moreHealth & Welfare LPALets your attorneys make decisions about your care, medical treatment, and daily wellbeing.Learn more

Compare your options at a glance

A short summary of each service above. Our fees are agreed in writing before any work begins. Home Office, court and other third-party fees are extra and listed on our price list.

ServiceKey pointFee
Property & Financial Affairs LPAWhat it coversMoney, bank accounts, bills and property£500 + VAT
Health & Welfare LPAWhat it coversCare, medical treatment and daily wellbeing£500 + VAT

Key facts

The main rules that apply to lasting power of attorney, with the law or official source for each.

  • An LPA cannot be used until it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian. The registration fee is £92 per LPA.

    Mental Capacity Act 2005, Sch 1

  • You must have mental capacity to make an LPA, so it needs to be done while you are able.

    Mental Capacity Act 2005, ss 2 and 9

  • A certificate provider must confirm that you understand the LPA and are not being pressured into making it.

    Mental Capacity Act 2005, Sch 1

  • Without an LPA, your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a deputy, which usually takes longer and costs more.

    Mental Capacity Act 2005, s 16

Correct as at October 2026. Rules and fees can change at short notice, so we confirm what applies to you before any application is made. This is general information, not legal advice on your case.

Common questions

It lets your attorney deal with your money and property. That includes paying bills, managing bank and building society accounts, collecting a pension or benefits, and, if you wish, buying or selling property. You can limit these powers with instructions if you prefer to keep certain decisions out of your attorney's hands. Read more about property & financial affairs lpa →

An LPA health and welfare lets your attorneys make decisions about your personal welfare. That includes your daily care, your diet and routine, the medical treatment you receive, and where you live. If you choose to grant the power, it can also cover decisions about life-sustaining treatment. It does not cover your money or property. Read more about health & welfare lpa →

You decide. You can allow your attorney to act as soon as the LPA is registered, even while you still have capacity, which is useful if you find managing money difficult. Alternatively, you can specify that it may only be used if you lose the mental capacity to make decisions yourself. Read more about property & financial affairs lpa →

Only once you have lost the mental capacity to make the decision in question yourself. This is different from an LPA for property and financial affairs, which you can allow your attorney to use while you still have capacity. A health and welfare LPA sits ready and is used only if and when it is needed. Read more about health & welfare lpa →

There are two parts. The Office of the Public Guardian charges a registration fee of £92 for each LPA, paid to the government. A 50 percent reduction or a full exemption may apply on low income or certain benefits. Our own fixed fee for preparing and registering your LPA is shown on our fixed fees page. Read more about property & financial affairs lpa →

Only if you specifically give them that power when you make the LPA. You choose either to let them make these decisions on your behalf, or to keep them out of your attorneys' hands so that doctors decide in your best interests. We talk you through this choice carefully before you make it. Read more about health & welfare lpa →

Not sure which LPA you need?

Many people put both types in place, but the right choice depends on your circumstances. Tell us your situation and we will explain how each one works and the fixed fee, with no obligation.

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  • Regulated adviceAuthorised and regulated by the SRA, No. 490744.
  • Fixed feesAgreed in writing before we begin, so you are never surprised.
  • South Wimbledon branchThese services are offered at our South Wimbledon office.