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We pride ourselves in offering a friendly, competitive and fuss-free service, and are happy to arrange a no-obligation meeting. This will usually be in the comfort and privacy of your own home and at a time to suit you. That means no need for travel, parking or taking time-out!
Within these pages you’ll find a wealth of information about protecting you and your loved ones. Especially at times when we become most vulnerable. And although legal matters can sometimes be a little complicated we have tried to present the details of our services in a language you can understand.
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What’s Included and What Does it Cost?
There are two fees involved with making your Lasting Powers of Attorney, and these are:
- Professional Fees
- Registration Fees
1. Professional Fees
The professional fees are the cost of our services and include the following:
- Providing information and advice in respect of your Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Visiting you at home to discuss your requirements and complete your LPA applications
- Acting as Certificate Provider
- Meeting with Attorneys to explain their role and witness documents
- Forwarding your application to the OPG, monitoring their progress, and resolving any queries raised by them
- Providing guidance on how to use your LPA’s once they have been registered
Finance OR Health LPA
- 1 OPG registration fee
Finance & Health LPA
- 2 OPG registration fees
2. Registration Fees
The registration fees are paid directly to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in order to register your Lasting Power of Attorney Applications.
The OPG levies a charge for each application and the amount payable will depend on the applicant’s income.
The charges are currently £92 for those on an annual income of £12,000 or more, with a 50% remission of charges to £46 where the applicant’s income is under £12,000 per annum.
Those in receipt of certain qualifying benefits will be eligible for a 100% exemption of charges meaning that no fee will be due to the OPG.
Get in Touch
Would you like more information on how we could help you to make your Lasting Powers of Attorney? Or do you want to arrange a free home meeting?
If so, please call us on 01773 443301, or send us a message using the Quick Enquiry form. We look forward to hearing from you.
What’s Included and What Does it Cost?
There are two fees involved with making your Lasting Powers of Attorney, and these are:
- Professional Fees
- Registration Fees
1. Professional Fees
The professional fees are the cost of our services and include the following:
- Providing information and advice in respect of your Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Visiting you at home to discuss your requirements and complete your LPA applications
- Acting as Certificate Provider
- Meeting with Attorneys to explain their role and witness documents
- Forwarding your application to the OPG, monitoring their progress, and resolving any queries raised by them
- Providing guidance on how to use your LPA’s once they have been registered
Finance OR Health LPA
- 1 OPG registration fee
Finance & Health LPA
- 2 OPG registration fees
2. Registration Fees
The registration fees are paid directly to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in order to register your Lasting Power of Attorney Applications.
The OPG levies a charge for each application and the amount payable will depend on the applicant’s income.
The charges are currently £92 for those on an annual income of £12,000 or more, with a 50% remission of charges to £46 where the applicant’s income is under £12,000 per annum.
Those in receipt of certain qualifying benefits will be eligible for a 100% exemption of charges meaning that no fee will be due to the OPG.
Get in Touch
Would you like more information on how we could help you to make your Lasting Powers of Attorney? Or do you want to arrange a free home meeting?
If so, please call us on 01773 443301, or send us a message using the Quick Enquiry form. We look forward to hearing from you.
What’s Included and What Does it Cost?
There are two fees involved with making your Lasting Powers of Attorney, and these are:
- Professional Fees
- Registration Fees
1. Professional Fees
The professional fees are the cost of our services and include the following:
- Providing information and advice in respect of your Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Visiting you at home to discuss your requirements and complete your LPA applications
- Acting as Certificate Provider
- Meeting with Attorneys to explain their role and witness documents
- Forwarding your application to the OPG, monitoring their progress, and resolving any queries raised by them
- Providing guidance on how to use your LPA’s once they have been registered
Finance OR Health LPA
- 1 OPG registration fee
Finance & Health LPA
- 2 OPG registration fees
2. Registration Fees
The registration fees are paid directly to the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in order to register your Lasting Power of Attorney Applications.
The OPG levies a charge for each application and the amount payable will depend on the applicant’s income.
The charges are currently £92 for those on an annual income of £12,000 or more, with a 50% remission of charges to £46 where the applicant’s income is under £12,000 per annum.
Those in receipt of certain qualifying benefits will be eligible for a 100% exemption of charges meaning that no fee will be due to the OPG.
Get in Touch
Would you like more information on how we could help you to make your Lasting Powers of Attorney? Or do you want to arrange a free home meeting?
If so, please call us on 01773 443301, or send us a message using the Quick Enquiry form. We look forward to hearing from you.