LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY (LPA)

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, ensuring your affairs are managed effectively. Whether it's handling property and financial matters or making health and welfare decisions, having an LPA in place is crucial. At Net Solicitors, we guide you through the process, offering a transparent and affordable service.

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. This can cover:

Property and financial affairs – e.g., managing your bank accounts, paying bills, or selling property.
Health and welfare decisions – e.g., care arrangements, medical treatment, or daily living decisions.

You can appoint one or more attorneys and specify exactly how they should make decisions for you. Your attorneys do not have to act immediately—only if you lose the ability or choose not to make decisions for yourself.

Why is Lasting Power of Attorney so important?

Even with advances in medical care, there are conditions or events that can affect your ability to make decisions in the future, such as:

Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease
Brain injury or stroke
Mental health crises
Serious illness or infection (including COVID-19)
Temporary unconsciousness due to anaesthetic or accident

What happens without an LPA?

If you lose mental capacity and haven’t made an LPA, someone will need to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as your Deputy. This process can be:

Lengthy – it can take several months to get approval
Costly – the Court may appoint someone you wouldn’t have chosen, such as a Court Official, who charges a fee

Most people create an LPA at the same time as making or updating their Will, giving them complete peace of mind.

How we can help?

At Net Solicitors, we guide you through the entire LPA process:

Helping you identify which type of LPA is right for you (Property & Financial Affairs or Health & Welfare or both)
Preparing the LPA documents accurately and efficiently
Supporting you through registration with the Office of the Public Guardian

We can meet in our offices, at your home (within a reasonable distance), or remotely for convenience.

Pricing:

Single LPA from £275 + VAT
Both types of LPAs from: £500 + VAT
Property & Financial Affairs + Health & Welfare LPA from £915 + VAT

Complex circumstances including advanced directive / living wills may require additional fees—these will be discussed during your consultation.

Take the first step

Ensure your affairs are protected and the people you trust can make decisions for you if needed. Contact us below to book your consultation.