How much does it cost to Make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? The OPG charge extra if you get your LPA wrong and it is rejected. What types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) are there? There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) – Health & [...]

How do I Register a Lasting power of Attorney (LPA)? Registration of an LPA follows a particular format - the basics of which we explain here. For your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to work (for your attorneys to be able to act on your behalf), the LPA must first [...]

Making Gifts under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Strict rules apply to attorneys when making gifts under an LPA Deciding whether to give a gift is an important part of being an attorney under an LPA. However, you need to be aware of the limits you have to do [...]

Should I include preferences and instructions in my Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? Including preferences in your LPA gives your attorney helpful guidance and instructions on what they can do on your behalf. Both types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), health & welfare and property & financial affairs, have [...]

LPA: What’s the difference between an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) and a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? The former system of Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) was replaced with Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) - though both systems remain legal for now. Wills and probate solicitor Louise Harris explains [...]

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) - a simple guide Including preferences in your LPA gives your attorney helpful guidance and instructions on what they can do on your behalf. Most people know they should have a will – whether they have one or not!  But, what about a power of [...]