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What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document, governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, that lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you ever lose the ability to make them yourself. The person you choose is called your “Attorney” (not a lawyer, simply the person you appoint) and they step in to act in your best interests.
Over 7 million LPAs have been registered in England and Wales since 2007, according to the Office of the Public Guardian.
This could happen due to:
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Serious illness
- An accident
- Reduced mental capacity in later life
Creating an LPA ensures that your chosen person — not a court — makes decisions for you. LPAs are available to anyone aged 18 or over who has mental capacity, and apply in England and Wales (Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate systems).
Without an LPA in place, family members may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become a deputy — a process that can take several months, cost over £1,000, and requires ongoing annual supervision fees.
Setting up your LPA early gives peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Once registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, your LPA is ready to use when needed.
Types of Lasting Power of Attorney in the UK
There are two types of LPA available in England and Wales under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Most people choose to create both.
Property and Financial Affairs LPA
This allows your chosen attorney to manage financial matters such as:
- Bank accounts
- Paying bills
- Pensions
- Investments
- Property decisions
It can be used once registered if you choose. Read our full guide »
Health and Welfare LPA
This allows someone you trust to make decisions about:
- Medical treatment
- Care homes
- Daily care and wellbeing
- Life-sustaining treatment choices
This LPA can only be used if you lose mental capacity. Read our full guide »
Why Creating an LPA Is Important
Most people don’t think about a Lasting Power of Attorney until something goes wrong — a parent’s dementia diagnosis, a partner’s stroke, an unexpected accident. Under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, you can only create an LPA while you still have mental capacity. By the time it’s needed, it’s often too late to make one.
If mental capacity is lost and no LPA exists, your family may have to apply to the Court of Protection to become a court-appointed deputy.
This process can:
Take several months
Cost significantly more
Limit who can manage your affairs
Create stress for family members
An LPA costs £92 to register. A Court of Protection application costs over £1,000 and takes months. See the full comparison.
LPA vs Court of Protection: What’s the Difference?
Making an LPA in advance is far simpler, faster, and cheaper than applying to the Court of Protection after capacity is lost.
| Lasting Power of Attorney | Court of Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| When you set it up | While you have mental capacity | After someone loses capacity |
| Who decides for you | Someone you choose | A deputy appointed by the court |
| Registration cost | £92 per LPA | Over £1,000 |
| Time to set up | 8–10 weeks (OPG registration) | Several months or longer |
| Ongoing costs | None | Annual supervision fees |
| Your preferences | You set instructions and preferences | Court decides what is in your best interests |
How Much Does a Lasting Power of Attorney Cost?
UKLPA prepares each Lasting Power of Attorney for £89, plus the £92 government registration fee paid to the Office of the Public Guardian — a total of £181 per LPA. Creating both a Property & Financial Affairs LPA and a Health & Welfare LPA together costs £149 for our preparation service, plus £184 in government fees — £333 in total for both documents. There are no hidden fees and no ongoing costs once your LPA is registered.
£89
per LPA
We prepare your documents and guide you through the process.
£92
Government Registration Fee
The Office of the Public Guardian charges £92 per LPA to register your document.
If you create both LPAs:
Government fee: £184
TOTAL EXAMPLE COST
Both LPAs prepared with our service
No hidden fees.
Why Choose Our Online LPA Service?
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UK Legal Compliance
Documents comply with the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and are suitable for submission to the Office of the Public Guardian.
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Our guided process makes creating a Lasting Power of Attorney straightforward and stress-free.
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How to Create a Lasting Power of Attorney
Our process makes creating your LPA simple.
Answer Questions
Answer a few simple questions about yourself and your chosen attorney.
Review Documents
Review your completed LPA documents.
Print & Sign
Print and sign your documents following the instructions provided.
Submit to OPG
Submit the documents to the Office of the Public Guardian for registration.
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Create Your LPA NowWho Should Set Up a Lasting Power of Attorney?
The short answer: anyone aged 18 or over with mental capacity can create an LPA in England and Wales. But in practice, most people start thinking about it when life prompts them to. If any of these sound familiar, now is a good time to act.
The best time to set up an LPA is while you’re fit and well — once capacity is lost, it’s too late.
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