Lasting Powers of Attorney

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to choose who will make decisions for you if you lose the ability to make them yourself. It is one of the most important documents you can put in place, and it cannot be made once you have lost capacity.

Our guide on LPAs and why you may need one explains the background in more detail. 

At Lisa’s Law, our team helps clients across London and further afield put Lasting Powers of Attorney in place, giving you and your family certainty for the future.

The two types of Lasting Power of Attorney

Property and financial affairs: Your attorney can manage your bank accounts, pay bills, deal with property and handle investments.

Health and welfare: Your attorney can make decisions about medical treatment, care arrangements and day-to-day welfare.

Most people benefit from putting both in place.

Why a Lasting Power of Attorney matters

Without an LPA, if you lose capacity through illness, accident or age, your family cannot simply step in. They would usually need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship, which is slower, more expensive and more restrictive.

How the process works

We start with a conversation about your wishes and who you would like to appoint. We draft the documents and act as your certificate provider, confirming that you understand what you are signing. We then register the LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian. Registration typically takes 12 to 16 weeks.

Fees

We offer fixed fees for drafting and registering LPAs, whether for one LPA, both types, or a couple putting all four in place. The Office of the Public Guardian charges a separate registration fee (currently £92 per LPA or waived in certain circumstances). Full details are set out on our Price List.

Call us on 020 7928 0276, email [email protected], or use the enquiry form below.

Related services

LPAs and wills are often prepared together. If you are making or updating one, it is worth considering both.