Who we help
For individuals planning ahead and business owners considering continuity if they cannot manage their affairs.
What the service can include
- Explanation of the two types of LPA and your objectives
- Choice of attorneys, replacements and decision arrangements
- Drafting preferences and instructions appropriate to your circumstances
- Guidance on signing and registration with the Office of the Public Guardian
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Discuss the decisions
We establish which decisions and personal or business interests need to be considered.
Prepare the LPA
We work through attorney appointments, instructions and the required signing process.
Guide registration
We explain the agreed registration work and how the document may be used.
What to prepare
- Names and details of proposed attorneys
- Existing powers of attorney
- Relevant business ownership or management documents
- Your preferences and any particular concerns
Fees and the first consultation
The initial consultation is £325 + VAT. Further work is separately scoped and priced. We will explain the charging basis and any expected third-party costs before you instruct us.
Questions about lasting powers of attorney
Does a will deal with decisions during my lifetime?
No. A will concerns your estate after death. An LPA addresses certain decisions during your lifetime, subject to its terms and the applicable rules.
Can an LPA address business interests?
Business interests need careful review alongside company and banking arrangements. We can discuss whether separate or specific provisions are appropriate.