Power of Attorney Online
Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney is one of the most important decisions you can make to protect yourself and your family. We don’t just hand you a form and leave you to figure it out. With more than 20 years of FCA-regulated financial and legal experience, we explain every option clearly, whether we meet online or in person.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you’re no longer able to. For instance if you become incapacitated from illness, accident, or age-related conditions.
There are two types:
Property & Financial Affairs LPA – for decisions about money, bills, pensions, property, or investments.
Health & Welfare LPA – for decisions about medical care, treatment, and living arrangements.
Without an LPA in place, your loved ones could face stressful delays and legal costs if you lose capacity.
Real-life Examples
These are the situations that bring most families to this page, not after planning ahead, but after something’s already happened:
- A sudden stroke, with no warning, leaves a spouse locked out of a joint mortgage account because it was only ever in one name.
- A parent’s early dementia diagnosis means the window to set up an LPA is closing, sometimes within weeks, because capacity has to be in place when it’s signed.
- An adult child wants to help manage a parent’s care fees, but the bank won’t speak to them without legal authority, even with the family’s full agreement.
In every one of these, the family’s only route without an LPA is applying to the Court of Protection, which is slower, costlier, and considerably harder on everyone than setting one up in advance would have been.
What Happens If You Don't Have One?
Many people assume a spouse or adult child can automatically step in if something goes wrong. Under the law in England and Wales, that isn’t true. If you lose capacity, whether through illness, an accident, or age, your family can’t access your bank accounts, make medical decisions, or manage your care unless they’ve been legally appointed.
Without an LPA already in place, the only route is an application to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order. It typically takes several months, costs considerably more than setting up an LPA in advance, and the court, not your family, decides who's appointed.
Get Your LPA in 5 Clear Steps
With expert guidance, we’ll help you navigate the entire process.
1. Get advice
Our friendly advisors will meet you to listen to your needs. We'll provide clear advice, enabling you to confidently make decisions.
2. Get your pack
After a full consultation you'll receive a comprehensive welcome pack. This outlines your chosen course of action and details next steps.
3. Get legal assistance
Our legal team will commence the creation of your essential legal documents.
4. Get your documents
A draft document will be sent to you for review. This is your chance to make any final amendments.
5. Get it finalised
Your final documents will be created and your legal documents will be securely stored with us.
Fairer Costs, Exceptional Value
Single LPA
A single Lasting Power of Attorney costs £300, plus the Office of the Public Guardian’s £92 registration fee.
- x1 LPA £300.00
Joint LPAs
Setting up both types together costs £600, plus £184 in OPG registration fees, £92 per LPA.
- x2 LPAs £600.00
Legal Professionals. Working Online
However you’d rather do this, it’s still one of our advisors guiding you through it.
Online
Do it yourself
Self-serve LPAs are coming later this year. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know the moment it’s ready.
Phone or Online
Do it with us, online
A full consultation over the phone or video call, no office visit required.
Face-to-face
Meet in person
We’ll come to you, or you’re welcome at our Cheadle or Market Harborough offices. Home visits carry an additional charge.
Why Our Power of Attorney Service is Different
No Generic Guidance
Unlike many online services that just generate a basic form, we take the time to understand your circumstances and provide proper advice tailored to your life.
Deal with Real People
You'll speak directly with one of our advisers, not a call centre reading from a script. Whether that's over video, on the phone, or face to face, the conversation is built around your circumstances, not a generic run-through.
We'll Explain Your Options
We'll walk you through the risks and benefits of each decision, from who you appoint as your attorney to how much authority you give them, so you understand exactly what you're signing before you sign it.
Support With the Full OPG Process
We don't just prepare your documents. We guide you through completing and registering your LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian, so nothing gets rejected over an avoidable error.
Ongoing Support If Things Change
ircumstances change. If you need to update your attorneys or reconsider your LPA later, we're still here, not a one-off transaction you never hear from again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor to set up an LPA?
No, but it’s highly recommended to get expert advice. Mistakes can make your LPA invalid or difficult to use. We guide you through it properly and affordably.
Can I do my Power of Attorney online?
Yes. We offer secure online appointments, where we walk you through everything step by step. No forms to fill in on your own.
What happens if I don’t have an LPA?
Your loved ones would need to apply to the Court of Protection to make decisions on your behalf. This is costly, time-consuming, and stressful.
When should I make an LPA?
Now. You can only make an LPA while you have mental capacity. Don’t wait for a crisis! It’s important to plan ahead.
Can I change my LPA later?
Yes, you can cancel or update your LPA if your circumstances change, as long as you still have capacity.
Do you help with registering the LPA?
Yes. We handle the full process, including submitting it to the Office of the Public Guardian.
How much does an LPA cost?
A single LPA costs £300, or £600 for both types together. On top of that, the Office of the Public Guardian charges £92 to register each LPA, separate from our fee. We’ll always confirm the full cost before you commit to anything.
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