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Plan for the unexpected, before it is needed. Setting up LPAs allows you to appoint trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.
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Introduction
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to legally appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you’re no longer able to. This can include decisions about your health, welfare, property, or finances. Our approachable solicitors help you put the right LPAs in place, guiding you through the process with care and clarity. Whether planning for later life or for peace of mind, we ensure your wishes are protected and your voice remains heard even if you can’t speak for yourself. We serve clients across England and Wales with fixed-fee LPA services and sensitive, expert advice.
Cost Breakdown: LPA + 20% VAT, £82 Government Application Fee and a £20 Anti Money Laundering check per LPA.
A single LPA lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions in property and financial affairs or health and welfare.
A full LPA covers both property and financial affairs, and Health and Welfare, giving you complete protection and peace of mind.
An LPA for two people allows partners or relatives to each set up both types of LPA, providing full legal protection for both individuals.
Make an EnquiryCost Breakdown: LPA + 20% VAT, £82 Government Application Fee and a £20 Anti Money Laundering check per LPA.
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There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and we’ll help you choose the right option, or both, depending on your needs.
- Health & Welfare LPA allows your appointed attorney to make decisions about medical care, daily routines, and living arrangements.
- Property & Finance LPA gives your attorney the authority to manage finances, pay bills, access pensions, or deal with property on your behalf.
Whether you're planning for the unexpected or preparing for specific future needs, we’ll help you make the right choice with confidence.
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Your LPA should reflect your personal wishes, and no one else’s. That’s why we take the time to understand your preferences in detail, ensuring the document is tailored to your circumstances.
We’ll help you by:
- Clarifying what your attorneys can and can’t do
- Ensuring your choices align with your personal situation
- Explaining every step in plain language
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Once we’ve confirmed your wishes, we’ll prepare and send you a draft of your LPA. You’ll be able to review everything before it’s finalised and let us know if any changes are needed.
We’ll make sure:
- Your LPA is accurate and clearly reflects your instructions
- You understand the signing order and who needs to witness it
- You're fully confident before moving ahead
After the LPA has been signed correctly, we’ll submit it to the Office of the Public Guardian on your behalf. Registration typically takes 16–20 weeks, after which your LPA becomes legally valid and ready to use.
Your LPA can be used:
- If you lose mental capacity (as confirmed by a doctor)
- If you choose to allow it, for example, during an extended time abroad
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and we’ll help you choose the right option, or both, depending on your needs.
- Health & Welfare LPA allows your appointed attorney to make decisions about medical care, daily routines, and living arrangements.
- Property & Finance LPA gives your attorney the authority to manage finances, pay bills, access pensions, or deal with property on your behalf.
Whether you're planning for the unexpected or preparing for specific future needs, we’ll help you make the right choice with confidence.
Your LPA should reflect your personal wishes, and no one else’s. That’s why we take the time to understand your preferences in detail, ensuring the document is tailored to your circumstances.
We’ll help you by:
- Clarifying what your attorneys can and can’t do
- Ensuring your choices align with your personal situation
- Explaining every step in plain language
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Once we’ve confirmed your wishes, we’ll prepare and send you a draft of your LPA. You’ll be able to review everything before it’s finalised and let us know if any changes are needed.
We’ll make sure:
- Your LPA is accurate and clearly reflects your instructions
- You understand the signing order and who needs to witness it
- You're fully confident before moving ahead
After the LPA has been signed correctly, we’ll submit it to the Office of the Public Guardian on your behalf. Registration typically takes 16–20 weeks, after which your LPA becomes legally valid and ready to use.
Your LPA can be used:
- If you lose mental capacity (as confirmed by a doctor)
- If you choose to allow it, for example, during an extended time abroad
A common misconception around Lasting Powers of Attorney and Wills is that your nominated attorneys of your LPA will automatically execute your Will, or will have a legal right to administer your estate if you don’t have a Will in place.
This is not the case.
On your death, the powers of your attorney immediately come to an end, and the executor of your Will takes over. If you do not have a Will in place on your death, your estate will be dealt with by the rules of intestacy.
You can use our intestacy checker to find out what will likely happen to your belongings after your death if you died without a Will.
If you lose mental capacity without an LPA in place, no one will automatically have the legal right to make decisions about your health or your finances.
It’s a common misconception that your spouse will automatically be able to take care of things should you lose mental capacity but this isn’t the case.
If you lose mental capacity without an LPA, your spouse or family member would need to obtain legal authority over your affairs and health via the Court of Protection. The person appointed would be called your “deputy” and would only have the power to make decisions about very specific circumstances outlined in the order.
The application process in the Court of Protection is a lengthy and costly process and may need to be repeated for every new decision that needs to be made on your behalf.
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From online appointments, fixed-fee pricing to secure digital storage and registration with the National Will Register, everything we do is built around your peace of mind.
Managing an estate after a death is never easy, but Lyons Bowe handled everything with complete professionalism and care. I would not hesitate to recommend their Probate services to anyone.
Darrell and the team were incredible. They guided us through setting up Wills and LPAs with clear advice and real personal warmth. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Lyons Bowe made the whole process of writing my Will completely stress-free. Every step was explained clearly, handled professionally, and completed faster than I expected.
After losing a parent, I needed support with Probate. Lyons Bowe handled everything professionally and with real sensitivity, guiding me through every step.
Darrell and the team were wonderful. They made writing our wills straightforward and even helped with advice on future tax planning.
The whole process was clearly explained and handled with respect. I was kept updated at every stage and felt completely supported.
Forget the confusing lingo and overly wordy explanations. Our app makes sense of it all. Seamless, convenient and designed with you in mind.
Managing an estate after a death is never easy, but Lyons Bowe handled everything with complete professionalism and care. I would not hesitate to recommend their Probate services to anyone.
Michael Philip, Estate Administration
Darrell and the team were incredible. They guided us through setting up Wills and LPAs with clear advice and real personal warmth. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Anonymous Client, Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lyons Bowe made the whole process of writing my Will completely stress-free. Every step was explained clearly, handled professionally, and completed faster than I expected.
Richard Lewis, Will Writing
After losing a parent, I needed support with Probate. Lyons Bowe handled everything professionally and with real sensitivity, guiding me through every step.
Hugh, Probate Services
Darrell and the team were wonderful. They made writing our wills straightforward and even helped with advice on future tax planning.
Anonymous Client, Will Writing & Inheritance Planning
The whole process was clearly explained and handled with respect. I was kept updated at every stage and felt completely supported.
Richard Lewis, Will Writing
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A Lasting Power of Attorney comes to an end when the person who made it (the donor) passes away. It can also end if the donor regains their mental capacity (if the LPA was activated because they had lost capacity). The donor can also choose to cancel ('revoke') the LPA while they still have mental capacity. In some situations, if an attorney becomes bankrupt or loses their own mental capacity, their role as attorney might also end.
EPA stands for Enduring Power of Attorney. These were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in 2007. If you made an EPA before then, it's still valid. However, you can't make a new EPA now – you would need to make an LPA instead. LPAs are generally seen as more comprehensive and have more safeguards in place.
No, the witness and the certificate provider cannot be the same person. The witness is there to confirm that you signed the LPA without being pressured. The certificate provider has to confirm that you understand what the LPA is and what it means, and that you're not being forced into making it. These are two separate important checks.
POA usually refers to Power of Attorney. For a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with Lyons Bowe, our fees start from £250 plus VAT. There are also additional costs called disbursements, which include an £82 government application fee and a £20 plus VAT fee for ID checks. So, for one LPA, the total cost is usually around £406.
Our Fixed Fee LPAs start from £250 + 20% VAT and Disbursements. All in with the VAT and Disbursements, this represents: x1 LPA = £406, x2 LPA = £632:, 4 LPA = £916.
Not having an LPA makes things a lot more costly and complicated should you lose mental capacity. A person loses mental capacity when they are no longer of sound mind and able to make their own decisions. This could be due to an accident or a disease such as dementia. An LPA cannot be made once someone is deemed to have lost mental capacity. If you lose mental capacity without an LPA in place, no one will have the legal authority to manage your health or finances. It’s a common misconception that your spouse will automatically be able to take care of things but this isn’t the case. Your spouse or family member would need to obtain legal authority over your affairs and health via the Court of Protection. The person appointed will be called your ‘deputy’. This is a very long, costly, and complicated court process and may have to be repeated for every new decision the person needs to make on your behalf.
Whilst you don’t legally need a solicitor to make an LPA, it is strongly recommended that you do so. If your application is not correctly or sufficiently completed the first time, you may need to re-submit the application and re-pay the application fee to the Office of Public Guardian. A solicitor can help to keep costs down and ensure that your LPAs meet your needs. If you wish to leave any instructions to your attorneys, your solicitor can help you to word your wishes in such a way that makes them legally sound and clear.
This depends on the type of LPA you have. Some people choose to use their LPA whilst they still have mental capacity if they live abroad for extended periods of time throughout the year and wish for someone to handle their affairs whilst they are away. Most LPAs will take effect once a person loses mental capacity. A doctor will need to confirm that a person has lost mental capacity before the LPA can be used.
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Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC11526226) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616. A list of Directors is available at our registered office 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AS
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