A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important legal documents you can put in place, yet most people don’t have one. It allows you to appoint trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity through illness, injury, or age. Without an LPA, your family may face costly and stressful court proceedings to gain authority over your affairs.

Why You Need an LPA

None of us know what the future holds. An accident, sudden illness, or conditions like dementia can leave you unable to manage your own affairs. Without an LPA in place, even your spouse or closest family members have no automatic legal right to act on your behalf — meaning decisions about your finances, property, and care could be made by strangers or delayed by the Court of Protection.

An LPA protects you by:

• Ensuring the people you trust are legally authorised to help you
• Avoiding lengthy and expensive court applications
• Giving you control over who makes decisions and how they’re made
• Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones

The Two Types of LPA

You can create two separate LPAs, each covering different aspects of your life:

Property & Financial Affairs LPA. This gives your attorneys authority to manage your bank accounts, pay bills, sell property, handle investments, and deal with pensions. It can be used as soon as it’s registered, or only if you lose capacity — the choice is yours.

Health & Welfare LPA. This covers decisions about your medical treatment, care arrangements, and where you live. It can only be used once you lack the mental capacity to make these decisions yourself. Your attorneys can also make choices about life-sustaining treatment if you’ve given them that authority.

We’ll help you understand which LPA (or both) you need, and guide you through setting them up properly.

Our Clear, Simple Process

Free Consultation
We’ll explain how LPAs work, who you should appoint as attorneys, and what powers they’ll have — all in plain English.

Expert Preparation
Your LPA documents are drafted accurately and checked thoroughly to ensure they meet all legal requirements.

Registration Support
We’ll handle the Office of the Public Guardian registration process on your behalf, so you don’t have to navigate the paperwork alone.