What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal document that lets you (the 'Donor') appoint one or more people (known as 'Attorneys') to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

Many people assume that if they lose mental capacity due to an accident, stroke, or conditions like dementia, their spouse or children will automatically have the authority to manage their bank accounts or make medical decisions. This is not the case.

Without an LPA, your loved ones may be forced to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order to access your finances. This process is significantly more expensive, time-consuming, and intrusive than setting up an LPA in advance.

Important: You can only set up an LPA while you still have the mental capacity to do so. Once capacity is lost, it is too late.

The Role of a Solicitor

An LPA is a significant legal document. Errors in drafting can lead to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) rejecting your application, costing you time and registration fees.

We act as your Certificate Provider, confirming that you understand the document and are not under pressure to sign it. We ensure your LPA is robust, legally valid, and tailored to your specific wishes.

The Two Types of LPA

There are two distinct types of Lasting Power of Attorney. You can choose to make one or both.

Property & Financial Affairs

This allows your Attorneys to make decisions about your money and property. This includes:

  • Managing bank or building society accounts
  • Paying bills and collecting pension/benefits
  • Selling your home

You can choose for this to come into effect immediately (while you still have capacity, but perhaps struggle with mobility) or only if you lose mental capacity.

Health & Welfare

This allows your Attorneys to make decisions about your daily routine and medical care. This includes:

  • Medical treatment options
  • Moving into a care home
  • Life-sustaining treatment decisions

Unlike the Financial LPA, this document only comes into effect if you have lost the mental capacity to make these decisions yourself.

Fixed Fee Pricing

We provide transparent, fixed-fee services for drafting, certifying, and registering your LPAs.

Single LPA

For one person (Either Financial OR Health)

£440 + VAT

+ £82 Registration Disbursement

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Two LPAs

For one person (Both Financial AND Health)

£750 + VAT

+ £164 Registration Disbursement

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Four LPAs

For a couple (Both types for two people)

£1000 + VAT

+ £328 Registration Disbursement

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* The registration disbursement fee is paid directly to the Office of the Public Guardian. This fee may be reduced or waived if you are on a low income or receive certain benefits. We can advise you on this during our meeting.

Arrange an Appointment

Contact Nicola Casey in our Private Client department to discuss your requirements.

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11 Wells Street
Scunthorpe
North Lincolnshire, DN15 6HW

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Email Nicola Casey

ncasey@hetts.co.uk

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