Lasting Powers Of Attorney
Plan ahead. Choose who makes decisions for you if you cannot.
Charlton Wills prepares and registers Lasting Powers of Attorney with clear guidance throughout the process.
What Is An LPA
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if, in the future, you are unable to make those decisions yourself.
An LPA can provide important peace of mind, helping to ensure that the people you trust are able to support you and act in accordance with your wishes if you become unable to manage your affairs due to illness, injury or a loss of mental capacity.
The Two Types Of LPA
Property & Financial Affairs LPA
£200
Allows your chosen attorney to manage:
- Bank accounts
- Bills & Investments
- Property transactions
- Financial Matters
Health & Welfare
LPA
£200
Covers decisions relating
to:
- Medical treatment
- Care arrangements
- Living arrangements
- Life-sustaining treatment preferences
An Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) registration fee of £92 per LPA is also be required and is not included in our fee.
You may be eligible for a reduced OPG fee, we can discuss this with you in detail and apply for this on your behalf if necessary.
Why An LPA Is Important
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important legal documents you can put in place as part of planning for the future. It allows you to choose people you know and trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.
Having an LPA in place means your chosen attorneys can step in and act with the appropriate legal authority when you need their help. This can provide reassurance for you and your family and help avoid unnecessary delays, uncertainty and expense at an already difficult time.
If you lose mental capacity without having an LPA in place, your loved ones will not automatically have the legal authority to manage your affairs. Depending on your circumstances:
Loved ones cannot automatically manage your finances
They cannot make health decisions on your behalf
They may need to apply to the Court of Protection
The process can be costly and time consuming
Making an LPA while you have the mental capacity to do so puts you in control of who you would like to help you in the future. It can also make things considerably easier for those close to you if you become unable to manage your own affairs.
How We Help
A Lasting Power of Attorney isn’t just something to think about later in life. Unexpected illness, injury or accidents can happen at any age, and having an LPA in place means you can be prepared for the unexpected.
Explain the responsibilities of attorneys
Ensure documents are correctly completed
Assist with certificate provider requirements
Register LPAs with the Office of the Public Guardian
Our role is to make the process clear and straightforward.
Put Safeguards In Place Today
Our team is here to make the process simple, clear and reassuring. Contact us today to discuss putting your Lasting Power of Attorney in place.