Abbey Legal Services
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
Abbey Legal Services offers a friendly, competitive, and fuss-free service. We understand that planning for the future can feel overwhelming, which is why our experienced specialists guide you step-by-step with clear, honest advice.
Whether your circumstances are straightforward or require complex trust planning, we ensure your final wishes are structured legally and securely. By choosing Abbey Legal Services, you receive bespoke advice tailored precisely to your needs.
- Compliant with the Society of Will Writers code of practice
- Fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs
- Flexible no-obligation home visits available
Why do I need LPA's?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.
If there are no LPA's in place, then there is no one with legal authority to manage your affairs and your relatives will need to apply to the Court of Protection for 'deputyship' which can be a very stressful, lengthy and expensive process.
There are two types of LPA, and these are:
The Financial Decisions LPA
This type of LPA gives your Attorneys the authority to make decisions regarding your financial affairs, such as:
- Opening, closing and using bank and building society accounts
- Claiming, receiving and using your benefits and pensions
- Paying your household and other expenses
- Paying your care fees
- Making or selling investments
- Selling or buying your home
The Health & Care Decisions LPA
This type of LPA gives your Attorneys the authority to make decisions regarding your health and welfare, such as:
- Giving or refusing consent on health care decisions
- Life-sustaining treatment decisions (optional)
- Staying in your own home and getting help and support from social services
- Moving into residential care
- Choosing the most appropriate care home and facilities
- Day-to-day matters such as diet, dress or daily routine
What's Included?
When you ask us to assist with the preparation of your Lasting Powers of Attorney you will receive the following:
- A no-obligation meeting with one of our experienced Estate Planning Consultants in the comfort and privacy of your own home
- Guidance on who to choose as your Attorneys and how they should be appointed to act
- Advice on any preferences or instructions to be included in the documents
- Our Consultant will act as your Certificate Provider confirming that you know and understand what your LPA does
- Submission of your LPA's to the OPG for registration and handling any queries raised by them
- Two additional copies of your registered LPA's including wording for you to certify them as true copies of the original
- Guidance for your attorneys about their role and how to use the LPA's
And the Cost?
There are two fees involved with making your Lasting Powers of Attorney, and these are:
Our Professional Fees
Finance OR Health LPA
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One Type of LPA
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Guidance for Attorneys
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Submission to the OPG
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1 Registration Fee (see below)
Finance AND Health LPA
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Both Types of LPA
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Guidance for Attorneys
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Submission to the OPG
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2 Registration Fees (see below)
OPG 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.