There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA): one relating to Health and Welfare, and the other relating to Finance and Property.

The purpose of setting up and registering an LPA is to ensure that if you become unable to take decisions on your own behalf, for example due to illness or injury, a nominated person or persons step in and become the people who take those decisions on your behalf.

If you have not made such provisions and the worst happens, applying for a Deputyship of Order through the Court of Protection, is a lengthy and costly process.

Once created, the LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, at a small additional charge. 

We can help you decide who should be your Attorneys, work through and complete the paperwork with you, and register the LPA on your behalf.

We advise on all cases of Lasting Powers of Attorney including liaising with The Office of the Public Guardian.